Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run away with

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.24 in modern English

Syllables: run -away with
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To leave secretly with another person, often with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.

verb

To steal something and physically escape with it.

verb

To be misled (by).

verb

To overwhelm, get the better of.

verb

To be superior or outstanding in something.

Example Sentences

"She ran away with my best friend."
"The robber ran away with some valuable paintings."
"Don't run away with the idea that this money will solve all your problems."
"He allowed his emotions to run away with him."
"Team USA ran away with the medal count."
"It had been suggested Napoli's fans struggle to form an attachment with the Italy team and their silence throughout the first half and reaction at half time suggested they could hardly wait to get back to throwing their passion and fire behind their own team as they run away with Serie A and chase the Champions League."

Inflected Forms

runs away with (present, singular) running away with (participle, present) ran away with (past)

Questions

What does run away with mean?: To leave secretly with another person, often with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.

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