escaped
Pronunciation: [ɪˈskeɪpt]
Word
Context: “freedom”
(verb) to get away from a place where you are not allowed to leave. If someone is captured, escaping means they have successfully left that place.
Example
The cat escaped from the house and ran into the yard.
Example
The bird did not escape; it is still in its cage.
Example
Did the prisoner manage to escape from the jail?
Context: “attention”
(verb) to be unnoticed or not pay attention to something. It’s like when someone misses what you said.
Example
Her joke escaped everyone, and they didn’t realize she was being funny.
Example
His great idea didn't escape anyone; everyone paid attention and liked it.
Example
Did my point escape you during the meeting?
Context: “time”
(verb) to pass by quickly or without being noticed. It is like when you don’t realize how quickly time has gone.
Example
The afternoon escaped while we were playing games.
Example
Time didn’t escape me this week; I was very aware of every hour.
Example
How did the weekend escape so fast without any plans?
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