flee

verb C1

Meaning

To flee is to escape from a place or situation of danger, often with a sense of urgency and desperation, typically involving a rapid departure from an impending threat or adverse circumstance. This term can imply a conscious decision to abandon one's curr
💡 While "flee" generally connotes a sense of urgency, it is important to distinguish it from similar terms like "leave" or "depart," which do not necessarily imply danger or immediacy.

Example Sentences

Many residents chose to flee the area before the storm arrived .
Many species flee their habitats due to environmental changes .
Many villagers had to flee when the floodwaters rose quickly .

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