Runaway
/rˈʌnəˌweɪ/
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Definition
(noun) A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
Sentence Examples
The police are in pursuit of the runaway.
A hunt is on for the runaway.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police issued an alert for the ____ teenager who had left home without warning.