Absconding

Pronunciation: /əbˈskɒndɪŋ/

Definitions of absconding

verb to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest

Example Sentences

A1 The criminal was caught absconding from the scene of the crime.

A2 The cat absconded with the toy mouse and hid it under the bed.

B1 The employee was fired for absconding with company funds.

B2 The prisoner absconded from the maximum-security prison and was on the run for weeks.

C1 The spy was skilled at absconding without leaving a trace.

C2 The art thief absconded with the priceless painting, leaving authorities baffled.

Examples of absconding in a Sentence

formal The suspect was caught absconding from the crime scene.

informal I heard he's been absconding since last week.

slang She's always absconding when it's time to do the dishes.

figurative His mind was absconding from reality as he delved deeper into his daydreams.

Grammatical Forms of absconding

• past tense: absconded
• plural: abscondings
• comparative: more absconding
• superlative: most absconding
• present tense: absconds
• future tense: will abscond
• perfect tense: has absconded
• continuous tense: is absconding
• singular: abscond
• positive degree: absconding
• infinitive: to abscond
• gerund: absconding
• participle: absconded

Origin and Evolution of absconding

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absconding' originated from the Latin word 'abscondere' which means 'to hide away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'absconding' has retained its original meaning of 'to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest'.