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- [get-uh-wey]
- /ˈgɛt əˌweɪ/
- /ˈɡet.ə.weɪ/
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- [get-uh-wey]
- /ˈgɛt əˌweɪ/
Definitions of getaway word
- noun getaway a getting away or fleeing; an escape. 1
- noun getaway the start of a race: a fast getaway. 1
- noun getaway a place where one escapes for relaxation, vacation, etc., or a period of time for such recreation: a little seaside getaway; a two-week getaway in the Bahamas. 1
- adjective getaway used as a means of escape or fleeing: a stolen getaway car. 1
- adjective getaway used for occasional relaxation, retreat, or reclusion: a weekend getaway house. 1
- noun getaway An escape or quick departure, especially after committing a crime. 1
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Origin of getaway
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; noun use of verb phrase get away
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Parts of speech for Getaway
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getaway popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
getaway usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for getaway
noun getaway
- lam — to beat; thrash.
- flight — an act or instance of fleeing or running away; hasty departure.
- decamp — If you decamp, you go away from somewhere secretly or suddenly.
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
- breakout — If there has been a break-out, someone has escaped from prison.
Top questions with getaway
- is that what you call a getaway?
- what about your friends weekend getaway?
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