Basic Details
Word: Fugitive
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who is running away or hiding to escape from the law or capture.
Synonyms: Escapist, runaway, outlaw
Antonyms: Law-abiding citizen, resident
Idioms and Phrases
- On the run: To be escaping or fleeing from something or someone. Example: "The thief was on the run from the police after stealing a car."
- Fugitive at heart: Someone who enjoys adventure and escaping from situations. Example: "He was a fugitive at heart, always looking for the next thrill."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fugitive was found hiding in an abandoned building after months of searching.
Example 2: Everyone in the town was nervous after hearing that a fugitive had escaped from prison nearby.
Example 3: The police set up a special task force to track down the fugitive and bring them to justice.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "fugitive" comes from the Latin word "fugitivus," meaning "fleeing"? It has been used in English for centuries to describe someone who is trying to escape or hide.
Famous Quote
"Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both." Eleanor Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fugitive" mean?
a) A person who travels for fun
b) A person running away to escape from the law
c) A person who enjoys cooking
d) A person who lives in a city
Answer: b) A person running away to escape from the law
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fugitive"?
a) Outlaw
b) Policeman
c) Teacher
d) Scientist
Answer: a) Outlaw
3. What is the opposite of "fugitive"?
a) Escapist
b) Law-abiding citizen
c) Runner
d) Hider
Answer: b) Law-abiding citizen
4. Which sentence uses "fugitive" correctly?
a) The fugitive built a small house in the woods to live in peace.
b) The fugitive danced at the festival.
c) The fugitive enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach.
d) The fugitive completed their homework before leaving.
Answer: a) The fugitive built a small house in the woods to live in peace.
5. Which idiom means someone is escaping?
a) On the run
b) Running late
c) In hot water
d) Catching a cold
Answer: a) On the run
