Synonyms for

Escaped

Verb / ɪˈskeɪpt / Another word for escaped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to get away from a place or a dangerous situation

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

eluded evaded absconded

Informal

got away broke free bolted

Literary

fled slipped away

Antonyms

captured caught confined detained imprisoned secured trapped

Common collocations

  • escaped from prison
  • escaped the scene
  • escaped notice
  • escaped unharmed
  • escaped capture
  • escaped the country
  • escaped a fate

Word family

noun escape
verb escape
adjective escaped

Usage note

The adjective form 'escaped' is often used to describe something that has gotten away, like 'an escaped prisoner' or 'an escaped animal'. It can also be used in a more figurative sense, as in 'an escaped error'.

Example sentences

  1. She escaped from the burning building.
  2. The cat escaped from the house.
  3. The prisoner escaped from jail.
  4. The bird escaped from its cage.
  5. The mouse escaped from the cat.

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