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escape

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: escapespast: escapedpp: escapeding: escaping

The term carries a strong sense of liberation and urgency. It suggests a transition from a state of entrapment or danger to one of freedom and safety. There is often a clandestine or sudden quality to the action, implying that the exit was not authorized or expected. In a psychological sense, the word describes a mental retreat from reality. This usage often leans toward a desire for relief from stress or boredom, such as using a hobby or a book to leave behind the pressures of daily life.

Countable when referring to a specific event of fleeing (a daring escape). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of getting free (the possibility of escape).

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To break free from a place, person, or situation.

"The prisoner managed to escape from the high-security facility."

Intransitive Verb

To get away or avoid a negative outcome.

"He narrowly escaped the car accident."

Noun

The act of breaking free from confinement or a restrictive situation.

"The great escape was planned for months."

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