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keep away

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkiːp əˈweɪ/

keep away means: To stop someone or something from getting near a person, place, or thing.

verb

PREVENT APPROACHA2

To stop someone or something from getting near a person, place, or thing.

  • This spray keeps mosquitoes away.
  • We kept the dog away from the baby.
  • Can that fence keep wild animals away from the garden?

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

Similar words: keep at bay, ward off, repel

Opposites: attract

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

STAY DISTANTA2

To avoid going near a person or place.

  • Keep away from the fire.
  • I kept away from him because he was angry.
  • The children are keeping away from the deep water.

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

Similar words: stay away, avoid

Opposites: approach

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

Questions about keep away

What does keep away mean?

To stop someone or something from getting near a person, place, or thing.

What is keep away in other languages?

Türkçe: uzak tutmak · Español: mantener alejado · Français: tenir à l'écart · Deutsch: fernhalten · Italiano: tenere lontano · 日本語: 近づけない

How do you pronounce keep away?

It is pronounced /ˌkiːp əˈweɪ/.

How do you use keep away in a sentence?

This spray keeps mosquitoes away. We kept the dog away from the baby.

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