Hierarchy Tree
Broader categories (hypernyms)
More specific words (hyponyms)
Understanding Word Hierarchy
- ↑ Hypernyms (blue) are broader categories — “escape” is a type of these.
- ↓ Hyponyms (purple) are more specific — these are types of “escape”.
- → Click any word to explore its own hierarchy and navigate the vocabulary tree.
- → Use in writing — swap a vague word for a precise hyponym to make your writing more specific.
Frequently Asked Questions
What category does "escape" belong to?
"Escape" is a kind of discharge, trounce, neglect, run, agency, avoid, beat, negligence, get, avoidance. These are its hypernyms — broader categories that "escape" falls under according to WordNet.
What are more specific types of "escape"?
More specific types of "escape" (hyponyms) include: break, slip, elude, evade, refuse, defy, and more. These are all subtypes that fall under the category of "escape".
What is a hypernym?
A hypernym is a word whose meaning includes the meaning of a more specific word. For example, "vehicle" is a hypernym of "car" — every car is a vehicle, but not every vehicle is a car.
What is a hyponym?
A hyponym is a word that is more specific than a general term. For example, "oak" and "pine" are hyponyms of "tree". Understanding hyponyms helps you choose more precise language in writing.