escape
Intermediate/ɪˈskeɪp/
- verb
- to get free from something such as a prison or cage, or from someone who will not allow you to leave
escape in a sentence
- “Many problems, however, escape detection.”
- “Two prisoners have escaped.”
- “A lion has escaped from its cage.”
- “She was kidnapped but escaped her captors.”
What does “escape” mean?
escape (verb) means to get free from something such as a prison or cage, or from someone who will not allow you to leave. It is pronounced /ɪˈskeɪp/. 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 "escape" mean?
- escape (verb) means: to get free from something such as a prison or cage, or from someone who will not allow you to leave
- How do you pronounce "escape"?
- "escape" is pronounced /ɪˈskeɪp/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "escape" in a sentence?
- Here is "escape" used in a sentence: Many problems, however, escape detection.
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