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/
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
The treasurer abscond with the royal gold, slipping out the palace gate at midnight.
Abscond to the pond, refuse to respond!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
abs- (away) + cond (hide) + -e (infinitive ending) = abscond (to go away and hide, to depart 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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