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present tense third-person singular of escape
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1
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
- everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time
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2
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
- a judge who is very determined not to let criminals escape punishment
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escapes
nounplural of escape
Synonyms & Antonyms of escapes (Entry 2 of 2)
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
- a daring prison escape
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