runaway

🇺🇸 /ˈrʌnəweɪ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
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adjective
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gone without permission or notice

The runaway dog was found in the park.

R

out of control

The runaway bike hit a tree.

R

occurring very easily or quickly

The game became a runaway success.

noun
R

a person who has left without permission

The runaway found a place to sleep under the bridge.

translation

adj. gone without permission or notice; out of control; occurring very easily or quickly
n. a person who has left without permission

Word Forms

Plural runaways

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