abscond

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/əbˈskɒnd/

verb
To sneak away and hide

abscond in a sentence

  • “In the confusion, the super-spy absconded into the night with the secret plans.”
  • “The suspect absconded to Canada.”
  • “Several prisoners absconded from the jail.”

What does “abscond” mean?

abscond (verb) means to sneak away and hide. It is pronounced /əbˈskɒnd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "abscond" mean?
abscond (verb) means: To sneak away and hide
How do you pronounce "abscond"?
"abscond" is pronounced /əbˈskɒnd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abscond" in a sentence?
Here is "abscond" used in a sentence: In the confusion, the super-spy absconded into the night with the secret plans.

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