escape
Meaning
To escape means to get away from a place or situation that you do not want to be in.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "escape" with "run away"; "escape" can also mean to avoid something.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
long
,
noisy
day
at
the
office
,
Maria
decided
to
go
for
a
short
walk
to
escape
the
city
for
a
while
.
She
walked
through
a
quiet
street
with
small
trees
and
listened
to
birds
singing
.
The
fresh
air
helped
her
calm
down
and
think
about
what
to
do
next
.
When
she
returned
home
she
felt
more
relaxed
and
ready
to
cook
dinner
and
read
a
book
.
Common Phrases
escape from
escape to
escape the routine
Synonyms
Related Words
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