To escape
Example: He escapes quickly before the situation worsens
Definition
"To escape" means to break free from confinement, danger, or an unpleasant situation by getting away quickly or secretly. It involves avoiding capture, harm, or an undesirable circumstance, often emphasizing swift or clever departure.
Etymology
The phrase "to escape" originates from the Latin word 'excipare,' meaning 'to take out' or 'to seize.' Over time, it evolved through Old French 'eschaper' before entering English. Fun fact: the word reflects the idea of 'taking oneself out' of a situation, highlighting the active effort involved in fleeing.
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"To escape" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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