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| 1. | [ verb ] run away from confinement | |
| Synonyms: | escape break_loose | |
| Examples: | "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison" |
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| Related terms: | flee shake break slip elude run_away escape getaway escapee | |
| 2. | [ verb ] escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action | |
| Synonyms: | escape get_by get_off get_out | |
| Examples: | "She gets away with murder!" "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities" |
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| Related terms: | avoid evade evasion | |
| 3. | [ verb ] remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion | |
| Synonyms: | escape | |
| Examples: | "We escaped to our summer house for a few days" "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer" |
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| Related terms: | escape escapist | |
| Similar spelling: |
getaway Getty |
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