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Fugitive
Sounds like
fyoojuhtiv
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Simple meaning
What does Fugitive mean?
Someone who is fleeing.
Dictionary definition
A person running away from capture, danger, or the law; also lasting only a short time.
Example sentences
Fugitive in a sentence
easy
The fugitive hid in the story.
medium
The poem described a fugitive moment of joy.
hard
Fugitive can describe a person fleeing or something brief and hard to hold.
Synonyms
Words like Fugitive
runawaySomeone who is fleeing.
fleeRelated word that supports the meaning of fugitive.
Antonyms
Opposite words
captiveSomeone held or not free.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fugitive, depending on context.
Word family
Fugitive word family
Base word
fugitive
noun
fugitives
More than one fugitive.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fugitive mean?
Fugitive means someone who is fleeing.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fugitive?
Runaway is close in meaning to fugitive in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fugitive?
Captive contrasts with fugitive.
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