He ran quickly to catch the departing bus.

Meaning: This means that he was moving rapidly in order to reach the bus before it left.

Choice of Words: Run means to move quickly using your feet. Quickly means at a fast pace or speed. To indicates the destination or purpose of the running. Catch means to seize or capture something. Departing means leaving or going away. Bus means a large vehicle that carries passengers on a regular route.

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