B1verb 1K

Escape

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈskeɪp/","/ɪˈskeɪps/","/ɪˈskeɪpt/","/ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈskeɪp/","/ɪˈskeɪps/","/ɪˈskeɪpt/","/ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Escape

to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave

In simple words: To get away from a place or situation.

Escape in a sentence

• They managed to escape from the dangerous situation.
• He wants to escape reality by reading books.
• The prisoners attempted to escape during the night.
• She found a way to escape the monotonous routines of life.
• The children watched a movie about a daring escape from a castle.

How to use Escape

Use 'escape' in both formal and informal contexts. It's suitable for discussing situations like prisoners escaping or someone avoiding a difficult situation. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler words like 'run away' might fit better.

Grammar pattern

escape + object

Memory hint

Imagine a cat escaping from a box — 'escape' sounds like 'the caper' of a cat.

Related words

Collocations with Escape

• barely
• just
• narrowly
• cannot
• be impossible to
• be easy to
• from
• into
• to
• escape alive
• escape somebody’s clutches
• escape from it all
• barely
• just
• narrowly
• cannot
• be impossible to
• be easy to
• from
• into
• to
• escape alive
• escape somebody’s clutches
• escape from it all
• barely
• just
• narrowly
• cannot
• be impossible to
• be easy to
• from
• into
• to
• escape alive
• escape somebody’s clutches
• escape from it all

Synonyms for Escape

• flee
• break out
• evade
• elude
• run away

Opposites of Escape

• trap
• contain
• imprison

Common mistakes with Escape

• Confused with 'elude', using them interchangeably.
• Using 'escape' as a noun without the correct context.
• Incorrect verb form, for example, saying 'escaped' when referring to a continuous action.

Frequently asked questions about Escape

What does Escape mean?

To get away from a place or situation.

What is the definition of Escape?

to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave

How do you use Escape in a sentence?

They managed to escape from the dangerous situation.

Can you give another example of Escape?

He wants to escape reality by reading books.

What are synonyms for Escape?

Common alternatives include flee, break out, evade, elude, run away.

What is the opposite of Escape?

Opposite meanings include trap, contain, imprison.

What words go with Escape?

It commonly pairs with barely, just, narrowly, cannot, be impossible to, be easy to, from, into, to, escape alive, escape somebody’s clutches, escape from it all, barely, just, narrowly, cannot, be impossible to, be easy to, from, into, to, escape alive, escape somebody’s clutches, escape from it all, barely, just, narrowly, cannot, be impossible to, be easy to, from, into, to, escape alive, escape somebody’s clutches, escape from it all.

What are common mistakes when using Escape?

Confused with 'elude', using them interchangeably. Using 'escape' as a noun without the correct context. Incorrect verb form, for example, saying 'escaped' when referring to a continuous action.

How do you pronounce Escape?

US: /["/ɪˈskeɪp/","/ɪˈskeɪps/","/ɪˈskeɪpt/","/ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈskeɪp/","/ɪˈskeɪps/","/ɪˈskeɪpt/","/ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Escape?

Use 'escape' in both formal and informal contexts. It's suitable for discussing situations like prisoners escaping or someone avoiding a difficult situation. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler words like 'run away' might fit better.

What CEFR level is Escape?

"Escape" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.