run|a|way

run|a|way
run|a|way «RUHN uh WAY», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. a person or animal that runs away: »

The runaway dragged the empty carriage behind him.

2. the act of running away; eloping: »

The young couple's runaway caused great sadness to their parents.

–adj.
1. running with nobody to guide or stop it; out of control: »

a runaway horse, a runaway car. Her knees bounced up and down like runaway jackhammers (Time).

2. done by runaways: »

a runaway marriage.

3. easily won; one-sided: »

a runaway victory. The book turned out to be a runaway best seller (Time).

4. escaped; fugitive: »

runaway slaves.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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