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1runaway

noun run·away \ˈrə-nə-ˌwā\

: someone (such as a child) who leaves home without permission : someone who runs away from home

Full Definition of RUNAWAY

1
:  one that runs away from danger, duty, or restraint :  fugitive
2
:  the act of running away out of control; also :  something (as a horse) that is running out of control
3
:  a one-sided or overwhelming victory
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First Known Use of RUNAWAY

1547

Rhymes with RUNAWAY

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2runaway

adjective

—used to describe a person who has left home without permission or who has escaped from someplace

: operating, running, increasing, etc., in a fast and dangerous way that cannot be controlled

: extremely successful

Full Definition of RUNAWAY

1
a :  running away :  fugitive
b :  leaving to gain special advantages (as lower wages) or avoid disadvantages (as governmental or union restrictions) <runaway shipping firms> <a runaway shop>
2
:  accomplished by elopement or during flight
3
:  won by or having a long lead <a runaway success>; also :  extremely successful <a runaway best seller>
4
:  subject to uncontrolled changes <runaway inflation>
5
:  being or operating out of control <a runaway oil well> <a runaway nuclear reactor>

First Known Use of RUNAWAY

1548
RUNAWAY Defined for Kids

1runaway

noun run·away \ˈrə-nə-ˌwā\

Definition of RUNAWAY for Kids

1
:  someone who leaves a place (as home) secretly without intending to return
2
:  a horse that is running out of control

2runaway

adjective

Definition of RUNAWAY for Kids

1
:  having left a place secretly with no intention of returning
2
:  escaping from control <a runaway horse>

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