runaway

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an easy victory
  2. noun someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
  3. adjective completely out of control

Etymology

Deverbal from run away.

In classic literature

Synonyms

blowout, romp, laugher, shoo-in, walkaway

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