What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
escaper
Example
The prisoner was an expert escaper and had successfully escaped from several high-security prisons. [escaper: noun]
Example
She managed to escaper her abusive partner and start a new life. [escaper: verb]
runaway
Example
The police were searching for the runaway teenager who had left home without telling anyone. [runaway: noun]
Example
The horse became a runaway and galloped off into the distance. [runaway: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Runaway is more commonly used than escaper in everyday language, especially when describing children or teenagers who leave home without permission.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between escaper and runaway?
Both escaper and runaway are informal words, but escaper may be slightly more formal due to its less common usage.
