getaway meaning
getaway :
vacation, escape
noun
▪ We planned a weekend getaway.
▪ We planned a short vacation.
▪ The cabin is a perfect getaway.
▪ The cabin is a perfect escape.
paraphrasing
▪ retreat – a place to escape
▪ break – a short rest
▪ escape – a way to get away
▪ holiday – a time to relax
Pronunciation
getaway [ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ]
The stress is on 'get' and sounds like 'get-uh-way'.
Common phrases and grammar about getaway
getaway - Common meaning
noun
vacation, escape
Part of Speech Changes for "getaway"
▪ get (verb) – to obtain or receive
▪ gotten (adjective) – obtained or received
Common Expressions with "getaway"
▪ weekend getaway – a short vacation over the weekend
▪ romantic getaway – a vacation for couples
▪ quick getaway – a fast escape or vacation
▪ perfect getaway – an ideal escape or vacation
Important examples of getaway in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, getaway is often used to describe a short vacation or escape.
Example of a confusing word: getup (an outfit or costume)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Getaway is used as a noun, often paired with adjectives like 'quick' or 'romantic' in TOEIC questions.
getaway
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
weekend getaway
'short vacation over the weekend', used for brief trips.
make a quick getaway
means 'to leave quickly', often used in casual contexts.
Differences between similar words and getaway
getaway
,
retreat
differences
Getaway is often a short vacation, while retreat is a place for relaxation or meditation.
getaway
,
escape
differences
Getaway is often a planned vacation, while escape can be any form of getting away from stress.
Words with the same origin as getaway
The origin of getaway
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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