runaway
Translation
having run away, out of control, overwhelming
Examples
They found the runaway horse.
They found the runaway horse.
The project had runaway costs.
The project had runaway costs.
It was a runaway victory.
It was a runaway victory.
Grammar Patterns
runaway ((noun)) used before a noun to describe something that has escaped or is out of control. They found the runaway horse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: escaped, out of control, uncontrolled
Etymology
From the verb 'run' and the adverb 'away'. Literally, something that has run away.
Memory Tips
Picture something running away and becoming impossible to stop, like a horse, costs, or a victory.