Escape

Meaning

an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out

To break free from confinement or control; to get away.

Example Sentences

The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.

The prisoner tried to escape from jail.

Example Expressions

escape reality

Synonyms

flight, getaway, breakout, freedom, flee, break out, evade, get away, run away

Entry 1

flight, getaway, breakout, freedom

Entry 2

flee, break out, evade, get away, run away

Antonyms

capture, imprisonment, confinement, entrapment, stay

Entry 1

capture, imprisonment, confinement, entrapment

Entry 2

stay, capture, confinement

Collocations

narrow escape, escape route, escape plan, escape from

Entry 1

narrow escape, escape route, escape plan

Entry 2

escape route, escape plan, escape from, narrow escape