Definitions

lam

[lam] / læm /

VERB

escape

Synonyms

STRONG

abscond avoid blow bolt circumvent decamp depart desert disappear dodge double duck elope elude emerge evade flee fly leave pass run shun skip vanish

WEAK

bail out break out burst out cut and run cut loose duck out fly the coop get away get away with get off give someone the slip go scot-free make a getaway make getaway make off make oneself scarce play hooky run away run off run out on slip away steal away take a powder take flight take it on the lam take on the lam work out of wriggle out

Antonyms

STRONG

accept aid appear arrive assist come come in confront continue encounter face help meet remain stand stay stop take on wait walk

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mr. Surkov was last reported to be on the lam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Before long, Frank and the Bride are on the road and on the lam, invigorating the nation in their path.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Monkeys on the lam in St. Louis and AI isn’t helping.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Or, in this case, that Manchester — on the lam after escaping prison — ends up falling in love with Leigh and being embraced by her family and community.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

He cocked his head and looked sharp so no one would see a boy on the lam, and would instead see a bluesman on the way to his gig.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia

lam

Example Sentences

Related Words