different between runaway vs escapee

English

Alternative forms

• run-away

Etymology

run +? away

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???n?we?/

Noun

runaway (plural runaways)

1. A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

   Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation.
2. A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
3. (usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
4. The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
   • 2012, John H. White, Jr., Wet Britches and Muddy Boots (page 171)

     The drivers were generally boys […] They would stop the team when other boats passed and at locks while waiting for the water to rise or fall. They could also be useful in preventing or stopping runaways. Horses were easily startled and might bolt off the tow path or into the canal itself.

5. An overwhelming victory.

   The home side won in a runaway.

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Adjective

runaway (comparative more runaway, superlative most runaway)

1. Having run away; escaped; fugitive

   a runaway thief

   1. (of a horse or other animal) having escaped from the control of the rider or driver

      a runaway donkey

   2. Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping

      a runaway marriage

2. Easily won, as a contest

   a runaway victory at the polls

3. unchecked; rampant

   runaway prices

4. (informal) deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.

   The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.

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Derived terms

• run-awayer
• runaway shop

References

• Dictionary.com

Related terms

• run away

English

Alternative forms

• escapée

Etymology

escape +? -ee

Pronunciation

• enPR: ?s'k?-p?, IPA^(key): /?esk?pi?/
• Rhymes: -i?

Noun

escapee (plural escapees)

1. Someone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.
2. Someone who has escaped.
3. (botany) A plant that has escaped from cultivation.

Synonyms

• (someone who has escaped): escaper

Related terms

• escape

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