What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
evaded
Example
He evaded my question and changed the subject. [evaded: past tense]
Example
The thief evaded the police by hiding in an abandoned building. [evaded: past participle]
escape
Example
The hikers were lucky to escape the bear attack unharmed. [escape: verb]
Example
The prisoner made a daring escape from the maximum-security prison. [escape: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Escape is more commonly used than evade in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between evaded and escape?
Both evade and escape can be used in formal and informal contexts, but evade may have a more negative connotation and be less appropriate in formal settings.
