Elopement

Pronunciation: /ɪˈloʊpmənt/

Definitions of elopement

noun the act of running away secretly in order to get married, usually without parental consent

Example Sentences

A1 Elopement is when two people run away to get married without telling anyone.

A2 The elopement of the couple surprised their families.

B1 The elopement was a romantic gesture, but caused tension with their families.

B2 The elopement was carefully planned to ensure a smooth getaway.

C1 The elopement was a well-kept secret, known only to a few close friends.

C2 The elopement was a spontaneous decision made by the couple in love.

Examples of elopement in a Sentence

formal The couple's elopement was a well-kept secret until after they returned from their private ceremony.

informal Did you hear about Sarah and John's elopement? They ran off and got married last weekend!

slang I can't believe they pulled off the ultimate elopement! It was so spontaneous and romantic.

figurative The elopement of ideas between science and art led to a groundbreaking collaboration.

Grammatical Forms of elopement

• past tense: eloped
• plural: elopements
• comparative: more eloping
• superlative: most eloping
• present tense: elope
• future tense: will elope
• perfect tense: have eloped
• continuous tense: is eloping
• singular: elopement
• positive degree: elopement
• infinitive: to elope
• gerund: eloping
• participle: eloped

Origin and Evolution of elopement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'elopement' originated from the Middle English term 'alopen', which meant to 'run away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'elopement' evolved to specifically refer to a romantic couple running away to get married without the consent of their families or society. It has come to signify a secretive and often impulsive act of love and rebellion against societal norms.