Thousands of refugees fled across the border to find safety.
Thousands of refugees fled across the border to find safety.
English
flee
fliː
Meaning: to run away from a place or situation of danger
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | flee |
| 3rd person singular present | flees |
| Present participle | fleeing |
| Past | fleed |
| Will future | will flee |
| Going-to future | going to flee |
| Imperative negative | don't flee / do not flee |
Example sentences
The villagers were forced to flee their homes as the fire approached.
The villagers were forced to flee their homes as the fire approached.
Political instability in the region has caused many people to flee.
Political instability in the region has caused many people to flee.
The armed robber fled the scene with a bag of money.
The armed robber fled the scene with a bag of money.
They fled their country to escape religious persecution.
They fled their country to escape religious persecution.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for quick escapes from peril, such as war, natural disasters, or personal threats. It can be used both as an intransitive verb ('they fled') and as a transitive verb ('they fled the city').
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