fled
word · lemma: flee
/ˈfɫɛd/
fled
/flˈɛd/
fled
Definition
Left a place quickly because of danger or fear; the past tense of 'flee'.
Usage & Nuances
'Fled' is formal and often used in news or stories about escaping danger. Common expressions: 'fled the scene', 'fled the country'. Not used for moving quickly without fear — use 'ran' or 'left' in those cases.
Spanish: huyó - escapóPortuguese (BR): fugiu - escapouPortuguese (PT): fugiu - escapouChinese (Simplified): 逃跑了 - 逃离了Chinese (Traditional): 逃跑了 - 逃離了Hindi: भाग गयाArabic: هربBengali: পালিয়ে গিয়েছিল - পালালোRussian: сбежал - убежалJapanese: 逃げたVietnamese: đã chạy trốn - đã bỏ trốnKorean: 도망쳤다Turkish: kaçtıUrdu: فرار کیاIndonesian: melarikan diri
Example Sentences
The thief fled when the police arrived.
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They fled the city because of the war.
basic
Many animals fled the forest fire.
basic
By the time help arrived, most people had already fled.
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As soon as the alarm rang, everyone fled the building.
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Rumor has it the suspect fled the country last night.
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