abscond — to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈskɑːnd/
Korean meaning: 몰래 도망치다, 잠적하다
Korean pronunciation: 앱**스콘**드
Example Sentences
- The intern absconded with all the office snacks before anyone noticed.
- He absconded from his responsibilities and moved to a remote island.
- The cat absconded with my sandwich when I wasn't looking.
abscond
VERB//æbˈskɑːnd//
to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest
A thief absconds with stolen goods as security pursues
Abscond to the pond, refuse to respond!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abscondere,' formed from 'abs-' (away) and 'condere' (to hide or conceal). The word entered English in the 16th century, originally meaning to hide or conceal, later developing the sense of departing secretly.
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📝Examples
“The intern absconded with all the office snacks before anyone noticed.”
“He absconded from his responsibilities and moved to a remote island.”
“The cat absconded with my sandwich when I wasn't looking.”
“The accountant absconded with millions before the audit.”
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