escaped (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈskeɪpt/
Definition
To get free from confinement or control.
Examples
The tiger escaped from the zoo and was found roaming in a nearby town.
She managed to escape the awkward conversation by pretending to get a phone call.
He escaped the notice of the guards by hiding in the shadows.
How to Use escaped
- escape from (prepositional phrase)
- To get free from a place or situation of confinement or control. — "The dog escaped from its leash and ran into the street."
- escape notice (collocation)
- To not be seen or noticed by someone. — "His subtle change in expression did not escape notice."
- escape [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To avoid something undesirable. — "He escaped a serious injury by a narrow margin."
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