runaway
|run/a/way|
B2
/ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/
escape or uncontrolled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'runaway' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'runnen away,' where 'runnen' meant 'to run' and 'away' meant 'off or away.'
Historical Evolution
'runnen away' transformed into the modern English word 'runaway' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run off or escape,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has run away, especially from their home or an institution.
The police found the runaway hiding in an abandoned building.
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Adjective 1
having escaped or run away; out of control.
The runaway train caused a major accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35