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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