getaway — an escape or vacation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an escape or vacation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡetəweɪ/
Korean meaning: 도피, 휴가
Korean pronunciation: 게트-어-웨이 (강세: 게트)
Example Sentences
- After studying for the CSAT, I desperately need a beach getaway.
- The criminal's getaway plan failed when he forgot where he parked his car.
- My parents' idea of a getaway is turning off their phones for two hours.
getaway
NOUN//ˈɡetəweɪ//
an escape or vacation
💡 Concept
Escaping for a much-needed vacation
🎵 Rhyme
Through the gateway, straightaway to the perfect getaway!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡetəweɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡetəweɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootget
Suffix-away
Origin
1950년대에 'get away'라는 동사구에서 명사로 발전했습니다. 원래는 '벗어나다'라는 의미였지만, 점차 '휴가' 또는 '도피처'라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
gatewaystraightawaycastaway
gateway
straightaway
castaway
🔗Collocations
weekend getaway
romantic getaway
quick getaway
getaway car
perfect getaway
plan a getaway
make a getaway
📝Examples
“After studying for the CSAT, I desperately need a beach getaway.”
😄 Fun example
“The criminal's getaway plan failed when he forgot where he parked his car.”
😄 Fun example
“My parents' idea of a getaway is turning off their phones for two hours.”
“The luxury resort advertised itself as the ultimate getaway destination.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
escaperetreatvacationholidaybreak
Antonyms
arrivalreturncapture
Related
gatewayrunawayhideawayresortrefuge
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