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The cat escaped through the open gate.
What does Escape mean?
Escape means get away from danger or trouble.
Dictionary definition
To get away from danger, difficulty, or confinement; also the act of getting away.
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Taking a break can help you escape stress for a moment.
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In stories, heroes escape problems by making smart choices.
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What does escape mean?
Escape means leaving risk, stress, or confinement.
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ih · skayp · strongest beat: skayp
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WordEscape.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningEscape means get away from danger or trouble.
ExampleExample: The cat escaped through the open gate.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ih · skayp
- Strongest beat
- skayp
- Ending
- skayp
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on skayp.
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Base word
escape
verb
escaped
Got away in the past.
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