run away

A2 neutral inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to go away fast because you are scared or do not want to stay

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

very common

to leave quickly in order to escape from danger, fear, or trouble

"When the fire alarm rang, everyone ran away from the building."

"Run, Forrest, run!"
— Forrest Gump, 1994

Grammar: inseparable

2 A2 idiomatic neutral

common

to leave home secretly or suddenly, especially as a child or teenager

"At sixteen, he threatened to run away after the argument."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Very common and basic. Often used for children, criminals, animals, and emotional avoidance in extended use.

home child dog fear from danger screaming

Base

run away

I/you/we/they

3rd person

runs away

he/she/it

Past simple

ran away

yesterday

Past participle

run away

have + pp

-ing form

running away

continuous

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