Word a Day
abscond
What does abscond mean?
abscond (verb): to flee, often secretly; to steal away.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use abscond in a sentence?
- The thieves absconded with our property. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce abscond?
/æbˈskɑnd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does abscond come from?
Either borrowed from Middle French abscondre or directly from Latin abscondō (“hide”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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