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lam

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Flee; take to one's heels.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlæm

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

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verb

  1. Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

noun

  1. slang

    A rapid escape (as by criminals)

  2. slang

    A flight or escape.

  3. The twenty-third letter of the Arabic alphabet, ل (l). It is preceded by ك (k) and followed by م (m).

  4. Acronym of lactational amenorrhea method, a method of birth control through breastfeeding.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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