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run away together

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

to leave together in secret, often because you are in love

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

to leave secretly with another person, especially a romantic partner, to start a new life or relationship elsewhere

"They planned to run away together after graduation."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often used for romantic situations. Can sound literary, dramatic, or old-fashioned depending on context.

Commonly used with

lovers young couple secretly marry future parents

Forms

Base
run away together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs away together
he/she/it
Past simple
ran away together
yesterday
Past participle
run away together
have + pp
-ing form
running away together
continuous

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Synonyms

elope run off together leave together secretly escape together

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