Absconds

Pronunciation: /əbˈskɒndz/

Definitions of absconds

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

Example Sentences

A1 The cat absconds when it sees the vacuum cleaner.

A2 The thief absconds with the stolen jewels before the police arrive.

B1 The prisoner absconds from the prison during the night.

B2 The spy absconds with valuable information from the enemy headquarters.

C1 The CEO absconds with millions of dollars from the company's funds.

C2 The art thief absconds with a priceless painting from the museum without being detected.

Examples of absconds in a Sentence

formal The suspect absconds from the scene of the crime before the police arrive.

informal I heard that he absconds with the money every time he gets a chance.

slang She absconds with her boyfriend whenever she wants to skip school.

figurative When faced with a difficult situation, he tends to abscond from his responsibilities.

Grammatical Forms of absconds

• past tense: absconded
• plural: absconds
• 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: abscond
• infinitive: to abscond
• gerund: absconding
• participle: absconded

Origin and Evolution of absconds

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absconds' originated from the Latin word 'abscondere', which means to hide or conceal.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to mean to depart secretly and hide oneself, the word 'absconds' has retained its core meaning but is now more commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a person leaving a place without permission, often to avoid arrest or legal consequences.