Word: Escape

Pronunciation

/ɪˈskeɪp/

Definitions

• Noun: The act of breaking free from confinement, control, or an unpleasant situation; evasion or avoidance. For example: “They made a daring escape from the prison.”

  • Phrasal Verbs:
    • “escape from”: To break free from or avoid something. Example: “The prisoner managed to escape from his cell.”
    • “escape with”: To manage to get away with something valuable or unharmed. Example: “She escaped with only minor injuries.”

• Verb:

  • To break free from confinement, control, or capture. Example: “The bird escaped from its cage.”
  • To avoid or evade something unpleasant or dangerous. Example: “He escaped punishment by fleeing the country.”
  • To avoid experiencing or facing something emotionally. Example: “She escaped into a world of fantasy through reading books.”

Phrases

• “Escape plan”: A strategy for breaking out of a confined space or situation.
• “Escape route”: A course or path taken to flee from danger or confinement.
• “Escape artist”: A person skilled in escaping from restraints or confinements, often in a performance context.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The rabbit’s quick escape through the garden fence left the dog barking in frustration.”
• Verb: “The thief tried to escape through the back door when the police arrived.”
• “After years of hard work, he finally escaped the cycle of poverty.”

Synonyms

• Flee
• Run away
• Break away
• Get away
• Slip away
• Evade
• Avoid
• Retreat
• Depart suddenly