go away (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ əˈweɪ/

Definition

To leave a place or person, often because you are annoyed or do not want to be disturbed.

Examples

• Please go away; I need to concentrate on my work.

• The flies were so annoying that we had to go away from the picnic area.

• He told the children to go away and play somewhere else.

How to Use go away

go away from (prepositional phrase)

To leave a specific place or location. — "We had to go away from the beach because of the storm."

go away and (collocation)

To leave a place and then do something else. — "Go away and do your homework; don't bother me now."

Synonyms of go away

Words with a similar meaning to go away:

• leave
• depart
• exit
• scram

Antonyms of go away

Words with the opposite meaning to go away:

• come here
• stay
• arrive

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