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keep away from

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkiːp əˈweɪ frəm/

keep away from means: To avoid going near someone or something, or avoid being involved with them.

verb

AVOIDA2

To avoid going near someone or something, or avoid being involved with them.

  • Keep away from the fire.
  • She kept away from people who caused trouble.
  • Can you keep away from that angry dog?

How to use it: keep away from someone/something (Keep away from the edge of the cliff.)

Similar words: avoid, stay away from

Opposites: approach

Common phrases: keep away from someone, keep away from danger

PREVENT CONTACTB1

To stop someone or something from getting close to or having contact with another person or thing.

  • Keep the dog away from me.
  • They kept visitors away from the sick child.
  • How can we keep moisture away from the equipment?

How to use it: keep someone/something away from someone/something (Keep children away from these chemicals.)

Similar words: keep apart, separate

Opposites: bring together

Common phrases: keep someone away from, keep something away from

Questions about keep away from

What does keep away from mean?

To avoid going near someone or something, or avoid being involved with them.

What is keep away from in other languages?

Türkçe: uzak durmak · Español: mantenerse alejado de · Français: se tenir à l’écart de · Deutsch: sich fernhalten von · Italiano: stare lontano da · 日本語: 近づかない

How do you pronounce keep away from?

It is pronounced /ˌkiːp əˈweɪ frəm/.

How do you use keep away from in a sentence?

Keep away from the fire. She kept away from people who caused trouble.

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