noun
eloping
Eloping (noun) means the act of running away secretly to get married. Example: “Their eloping caught both families completely by surprise.”
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The act of running away secretly to get married.
"Their eloping caught both families completely by surprise."
How to use eloping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "elope" — the act of secretly going off to marry.
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What does “eloping” mean?
The word “eloping” means the act of running away secretly to get married. In plain terms, the -ing form of "elope" — the act of secretly going off to marry.
How do you use “eloping” in a sentence?
Here is “eloping” used in a sentence: “Their eloping caught both families completely by surprise.”
What part of speech is “eloping”?
“Eloping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of eloping?
"eloping" (noun) means the act of running away secretly to get married.
