escaped

word · lemma: escape

/ɪˈskeɪpt/
i-SKAYPT
/ɛskˈeɪpt/
i-SKAYPT

Definition

Past form of 'escape'. It means got away from a place, person, or danger, or avoided being caught, harmed, or controlled.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for prisons, accidents, fires, and dangerous situations: 'escaped from prison', 'escaped injury'. It can also be used more generally for getting free from control. Do not confuse it with 'left'—'escaped' suggests difficulty, danger, or pursuit.

Example Sentences

The dog escaped through the open gate.

basic

Two prisoners escaped last night.

basic

She escaped the fire without injury.

basic

I can't believe he escaped and nobody saw him leave.

natural

We escaped the worst of the storm by leaving early.

natural

Somehow, the truth escaped his attention.

natural