escaped

UK: ɪˈskeɪpt | US: ɪˈskeɪpt

Definition

  1. adj. having gotten free from confinement or danger

  2. v. (past tense and past participle of "escape") to break free from confinement or avoid a threat

Structure
escape <to flee (from Old French *escaper*) + ed<past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "escape" originates from the Old French escaper, derived from Vulgar Latin excappare (literally "to leave one's cape behind"), combining ex- (out of) + cappa (cloak). The idea metaphorically implies fleeing so hastily that one leaves their outer garment behind. The suffix -ed marks the past tense or past participle form, indicating completed action.

Examples

  1. The escaped prisoner was recaptured after three days.

  2. She narrowly escaped injury in the car accident.

  3. The bird escaped from its cage and flew away.

  4. He escaped punishment by providing an alibi.

  5. The fumes escaped through a small crack in the pipe.