Flee flee for your lives vs Run away

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Flee flee for your lives

InformalTop 2,000 (common)

Run away

 Flee flee for your livesRun away
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //fliː//🇺🇸 //fliː//
MeaningRun away quickly from danger.
ExampleThey had to flee from the burning building.-
RegisterInformal-
How commonTop 2,000 (common)-
Collocationsflee from danger, flee for safety, flee the scene, flee one's country, flee into the night-
Common mistakesConfused with 'flea' (the insect)., Using 'flee' with inappropriate subjects (e.g., 'the fire fled')., Mixing with synonyms like 'run' without understanding the urgency.-
Usage notesUse 'flee' in informal contexts, often in urgent situations. Avoid using it in formal writing or settings, where 'escape' might be preferred.-

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Frequently asked questions: Flee flee for your lives vs Run away

What's the difference between Flee flee for your lives and Run away?

Flee flee for your lives: Run away quickly from danger. Run away:

Can I use Flee flee for your lives and Run away interchangeably?

Not always. Flee flee for your lives and Run away are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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