away from
She moved away from the noisy crowd.
She moved to a place that was not near the noisy crowd.
Not near or close to something or someone
The cat ran away from the dog.
The cat moved to a place that was not near the dog.
Keep away from the fire.
Stay at a distance from the fire to avoid danger.
This phrase is commonly used to indicate physical or emotional distance.
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Pro Tip
Physical vs. Emotional Distance
'Away from' can describe both physical distance (e.g., 'She moved away from the city') and emotional distance (e.g., 'He felt away from his family').
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'away from' to indicate separation or distance, not to describe a location.
Word Origin
The phrase 'away from' is a combination of the adverb 'away' (meaning 'to a different place') and the preposition 'from' (indicating origin or separation).
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to describe physical or metaphorical distance. It can also be used to indicate avoidance or separation.