Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escaped
verb
/ɪˈskeɪpt/
Definition
to break free from confinement or control
Examples
- He escaped from prison after five years.
- She managed to escape the crowd and find a quiet place.
- The cat escaped through the open window.
Meaning
to have gotten away from a place or situation where one was held, often unexpectedly
Synonyms
- fled
- eluded
- broke free
- got away
