runaway (Meaning)
runaway (n)
an easy victory
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
runaway (s)
completely out of control
runaway (n.)
One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
runaway (a.)
Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.
Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.
Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
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runaway Sentence Examples
- The runaway horse galloped wildly through the fields, its reins trailing behind.
- The runaway train careened off the tracks, sparking and crashing through the forest.
- The runaway child had been missing for days, leaving behind only a trail of tears.
- The runaway bride fled the wedding ceremony, her white dress flowing in the wind.
- The runaway criminal was apprehended after a high-speed chase that left several police cars damaged.
- The runaway volcano erupted without warning, sending molten lava down its slopes.
- The runaway inflation rate was causing widespread economic hardship.
- The runaway train of thought kept me awake all night, its incessant chatter keeping me captive.
- The runaway patient from the psychiatric ward was found wandering aimlessly in the city streets.
- The runaway boat drifted out to sea, lost and alone amidst the vast expanse of water.
FAQs About the word runaway
an easy victory, someone who flees from an uncongenial situation, completely out of controlOne who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a f
escape, fly, flee, run off, get out, abscond, clear out, break out (of), avoid, move
linger, linger, stay,remain, remain, dwell, dwell, stay, return, stick around
The runaway horse galloped wildly through the fields, its reins trailing behind.
The runaway train careened off the tracks, sparking and crashing through the forest.
The runaway child had been missing for days, leaving behind only a trail of tears.
The runaway bride fled the wedding ceremony, her white dress flowing in the wind.
