Word a Day
flee
What does flee mean?
flee (verb): to run away; to escape.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce flee?
/fli/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does flee come from?
From Middle English flen, from Old English flēon.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “flee” mean?
to occur or take place
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to run away; to escape
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begin to be; turn into
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to inspect; to examine
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