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escape

/ɪˈskeɪp/
es · cape ɪ · ˈskeɪp
English Definition
v. to get away from a place or situation
中文释义
逃脱,逃跑
Significado en Español
escapar, huir
한국어 뜻
탈출하다, 도망치다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trốn thoát, chạy trốn
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Example Sentence

The prisoner tried to escape at night.

这名囚犯试图在夜里逃跑。

Synonyms
flee get away break free
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “escape”:

  1. A stay
  2. B flee
  3. C linger
  4. D remain
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B — flee. “escape” means v. to get away from a place or situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clever prisoner found a secret way to ______ from the locked cell.

  1. A remain
  2. B stay
  3. C escape
  4. D surrender
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C — escape. “escape” means v. to get away from a place or situation

Common questions about “escape”

What does “escape” mean?

escape — v. to get away from a place or situation. In Chinese: 逃脱,逃跑.

How do you pronounce “escape”?

escape is pronounced /ɪˈskeɪp/. It breaks into 2 syllables: es · cape.

How do you use “escape” in a sentence?

The prisoner tried to escape at night. (这名囚犯试图在夜里逃跑。)

What are synonyms for “escape”?

flee, get away, break free — all close in meaning to escape (v. to get away from a place or situation).

Is “escape” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. escape appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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