To elope means to run away secretlyIn a hidden way, without other people knowing, usually with the person you want to marryBecome husband and wife in a legal or formal ceremony. It often suggests a privateKept for only a few people; not public marriage without telling family or friends first.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ih-LOHP/
Easy pronunciation: ih-LOHP (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress falls on the second syllable.
Verb meaning to secretly run away with one's beloved.
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Elope Meaning
to secretly run away with someone you want to marry
Part of speech: verb
Definition: run away secretly with one's beloved
Example: The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- run off — A direct match for the secret-run-away-with-a loved one sense.
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Elope Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- run off
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use elope for any kind of running away; it usually refers to running away with a romantic partner, often to get married.
- People sometimes think elope just means 'escape,' but that is not the usual modern meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does elope mean?
Elope means to run away secretly with the person you want to marry, often without telling family or friends first.
What are some synonyms for elope?
A close synonym is run off. It fits the same romantic, secret runaway meaning.
Is elope the same as escape?
Not usually. Elope is about secretly running away with a romantic partner, especially to marry, while escape is broader and does not imply romance.
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