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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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