runaway
runaway is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 4 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
- 2.Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
- 3.Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.
- 4.(a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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Definition-first questions whose answer is runaway.
- What is the act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday called?
- What is running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse called?
- What is accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage called?
- What is (a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller called?
Sources
- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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