away from (A1)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /əˈweɪ frɒm/

Definition

Indicating movement or distance separating someone or something from a particular place, person, or thing.

Examples

• The cat ran away from the barking dog and hid under the bush.

• Please keep the children away from the hot stove for their safety.

• She tried to steer the conversation away from politics, as it often led to arguments.

How to Use away from

run away from (phrasal verb)

To flee or escape from something or someone. — "He decided to run away from his problems instead of facing them."

get away from (phrasal verb)

To escape or leave a place/situation. — "I need to get away from the city for a while and relax."

turn away from (phrasal verb)

To physically move one's body or attention to face another direction, or to reject something. — "She turned away from the gruesome scene on the TV."

keep away from (phrasal verb)

To prevent someone or something from coming near. — "Keep away from the edge of the cliff, it's dangerous."

Synonyms of away from

Words with a similar meaning to away from:

• far from
• apart from
• separate from

Antonyms of away from

Words with the opposite meaning to away from:

• towards
• near

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