Escape Meaning in English
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Definition
To get free from a place, danger, or a difficult situation. It can also mean to avoid something unpleasant, or as a noun, an act of getting away.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a verb and a noun: 'escape from prison' and 'make an escape'. Often used with 'from'. It can be literal ('escape a fire') or figurative ('escape responsibility', 'an escape from daily stress'). Don't confuse it with 'avoid': 'escape' suggests getting free after being trapped or under pressure.
Example Sentences
The bird escaped from its cage.
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We escaped the rain by going inside.
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He wanted to escape his problems for a while.
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I watch silly comedies when I need to escape for a bit.
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She was lucky to escape with only a few scratches.
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No one can escape responsibility forever.
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