What is escape? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of escape

escapeverb
trốn thoát, thoát khỏi, sự trốn thoát, lỗi thoát
/ɪˈskeɪp/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>escape</b>

Where does the word escape come from?

The word "escape" has its roots in Old French, where it was spelled "escaiper." This term emerged in the 12th century and was derived from the Latin word "excapere," which means "to get out" or "to flee." The Latin "excapere" is a combination of "ex," meaning "out" or "from," and "capere," meaning "to take." Over time, the word "escape" evolved through Middle English and developed its current meaning, referring to the act of leaving a confined space or situation rapidly, often to avoid danger or constraint. Today, the word "escape" is a common and widely used term in various contexts, including entertainment, transportation, and psychology.

Vocabulary summary escape

type noun

meaning escape; means of escape, way of escape, escape route

example to escape death

example to escape punishment

meaning escapism; means of escapism

example a scream escaped his lips: a scream escaped his mouth, he screamed

meaning (technical) the escape (of steam...)

type transitive verb

meaning escape, avoid, escape from

example to escape death

example to escape punishment

meaning to blurt out, to blurt out (words...)

example a scream escaped his lips: a scream escaped his mouth, he screamed

Example of vocabulary escapenamespace

After being imprisoned for weeks, the convict finally managed to escape from the maximum-security prison.
The balloonist narrowly escaped the raging wildfire by flying his balloon to safety.
The prisoner-of-war narrowly escaped being captured by the enemy and made his way back to his own lines.
The trapped miner miraculously escaped the collapsing mine just minutes before it completely crushed in on itself.
As the gang of robbers closed in, the bank manager quickly hid the stolen money and managed to escape unscathed.