Difference between Getaway and Pickup

What is the difference between Getaway and Pickup?

Getaway as a noun is a means of escape. while Pickup as a noun is an electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

Getaway

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A means of escape. The effecting of an escape. A vacation or holiday or the destination for one.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans.

Pickup

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.A pickup truck.Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games.An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.

Example sentence: We tied the milk crates on each end of the fence, and we had our own milk crate basketball pickup game, and it was a good time 'cause we could jump off the fence and dunk the basketball. You had to be creative in order to play, and I wanted to play.

We hope you now know whether to use Getaway or Pickup in your sentence.

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