esc

/ɛsk/ or /ɛsk/ (UK), /ɛsk/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A French loanword for ‘escape’ or a way out, often referring to a method of quitting a situation.

“The escape from the sinking ship was a miracle.”

Synonyms

  • escape
  • exit

Antonyms

  • enclosure
  • imprisonment