What is the meaning of Runaway?

  • (n.) The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
  • (n.) One who or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
  • (a.) Accomplished by running away or elopement or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.
  • (a.) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.
  • (a.) Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
  • (a.) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
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APAWebster's. (2011). runaway. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/runaway/definitions/2057047
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "runaway" http://smartdefine.org/runaway/definitions/2057047 (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, runaway, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/runaway/definitions/2057047>.
MLAWebster's. "runaway" 28 May 2011. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/runaway/definitions/2057047>
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