runs along

Follows the edge

Runs along describes something that extends parallel to or follows the course of something else: A fence runs along the property line, The path runs along the river.

It can also mean to leave or depart, often as a gentle dismissal: Run along now, the adults need to talk.

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  • followsComes after another
  • jogSlow, steady run
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  • scamperQuick, light-footed dash
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trails behind · meanders · sprint · gallop · flanks · parallels · traces · stretches · hurry · extends · dash · borders · abuts · snakes · goes · next to · shadows · accompanies

Opposites
spatial trajectory

runs alongcuts through

Divides by passing through

cuts across · crosses · intersects · bisects · traverses

movement direction

runs alonggoes against

Acts in opposition

Family

run, runs, running, runner, runners, runny, overrun, outrun, along

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G