Escape

Pronunciation: /ɪˈskeɪp/

Definitions of escape

noun a means of breaking free from confinement or control

Example Sentences

verb to break free from confinement or control

Example Sentences

A1 The cat tried to escape through the open window.

A2 The prisoner managed to escape from his cell.

B1 She had to escape from the burning building.

B2 The spy narrowly escaped capture by the enemy.

C1 The criminal devised a clever plan to escape from prison.

C2 The protagonist must escape from the dangerous situation before it's too late.

Examples of escape in a Sentence

formal The prisoner attempted to escape from the maximum security prison.

informal We need to find a way to escape this boring party.

slang Let's dip out of here and escape to the beach for the weekend.

figurative Reading a good book is a great way to escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Grammatical Forms of escape

• past tense: escaped
• plural: escapes
• comparative: more escaping
• superlative: most escaping
• present tense: escape
• future tense: will escape
• perfect tense: have escaped
• continuous tense: is escaping
• singular: escape
• positive degree: escape
• infinitive: to escape
• gerund: escaping
• participle: escaped

Origin and Evolution of escape

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'escape' originated from the Old French word 'escaper' and the Latin word 'ex- (out of) + cappa (cloak)', which referred to slipping out of one's cloak or clothing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'escape' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to getting away or breaking free from a situation or place, both physically and metaphorically.