The cat ran up the tree.

Meaning: This sentence describes the action of a cat moving quickly on foot to a higher position on a tree.

Choice of Words: Ran is a simple past tense verb that means to move quickly on foot. Up means to a higher position or place. Tree is a noun that refers to a tall plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "The cat ran up the tree" means the cat moved quickly on foot to a higher position on the tree.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat ran quickly to the tree.
• Cat ran up the tree quickly.
• Cat ran up the tall tree.
• Cat ran up tree quickly.
• The cat ran up the tall tree.
• Cat ran fast to the tree.
• The fluffy cat ran up the tall tree.
• Cat quickly ran up tree trunk.
• Cat ran quickly up the tree.
• Cat jumped down from the tree and ran away.