J joham Key Member Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Jan 13, 2012 #1 When we have a cold, we can have a runny/running nose. Can both words be used, or is only runny correct? Thank you in advance.
When we have a cold, we can have a runny/running nose. Can both words be used, or is only runny correct? Thank you in advance.
JohnParis Senior Member Joined Oct 4, 2011 Member Type Retired Academic Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location France Jan 13, 2012 #2 Within the context you have supplied, only "runny" works.
J joham Key Member Thread starter Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Jan 13, 2012 #3 Thank you very much, JohanParis. Then might I ask when we can use 'a running nose'? Thank you again. Last edited: Jan 13, 2012
JohnParis Senior Member Joined Oct 4, 2011 Member Type Retired Academic Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location France Jan 13, 2012 #4 Here's a previous UE thread that will answer your question with several examples. John https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/120965-runny-running-nose.html
Here's a previous UE thread that will answer your question with several examples. John https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/120965-runny-running-nose.html