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Does "running down" mean "flowing down"? And please explain the other usage of "running down".

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Rebecca

Good question! Although in this context, 'flowing' and 'running' are both verbs, there's a slight difference between the two. 'Running', in this case, is used to describe rapid water or liquid movements. While 'flowing' means more of a steady and continuous movement. Ex: The flood water was running down the street. I love the feeling of Cola running down my throat. The water was running down him.

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