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fleeing

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/ˈfliːɪŋ/ · flee-ing

to run away from a place or situation of danger.

Meanings

verbformal

to run away from a place or situation of danger.

کسی خطرے کی جگہ یا صورت حال سے بھاگنا۔

فرار

firaar

Synonyms

run awayescapeevadeبھاگناچالاکی سے نکلناچھپنا

Antonyms

stayremainconfrontٹھہریںرہنامقابلہ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • fleeing the scene
  • fleeing from justice
  • fleeing in terror

Example Sentences

The criminal was caught after fleeing from the police.

جرم کرنے والا پولیس سے فرار ہونے کے بعد پکڑا گیا۔

Jurm karne wala police se firaar hone ke baad pakra gaya.

Many animals flee from predators when they sense danger.

بہت سے جانور خطرہ محسوس ہونے پر شکاریوں سے فرار ہوتے ہیں۔

Bahut se janwar khatra mehsoos hone par shikariyon se firaar hote hain.

She was fleeing her abusive relationship and seeking help.

وہ اپنے ظالم رشتے سے فرار ہو رہی تھی اور مدد تلاش کر رہی تھی۔

Woh apne zaalim rishtay se firaar ho rahi thi aur madad talash kar rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

flying:Flying refers to the action of moving through the air, while fleeing is specifically about escaping from danger.

Word Family

flee
verbبھاگنا
fleeing
adjectiveفراری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'flee' as 'fleeing away from danger' to easily recall its meaning.

Picture a person running rapidly away from a threatening situation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

رستے کی سمتیں بدلنے کی بات کر، جو چل پڑے وہ نہیں ٹھہرتا

Raste ki simtien badalne ki baat kar, jo chal pade woh nahi theharta

Speak of changing paths; one who sets forth does not pause.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بھاگتے بھاگتے بگڑ جائیں گے

Bhaagte bhaagte bigar jaenge

Running away may lead to more troubles.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "flean" — to fly or to run away

First known use: before the 12th century

The word has evolved from Old English 'flean' which means to run away or escape, reflecting a long-standing association with the action of escaping.