Phrasal Verbs

keep away from

This page is about the phrasal verb keep away from

Meaning

If you keep away from something or someone, you don't go near the thing or the person.

Synonym

avoid

For example

  • keep away from sb/sth Janey didn't have any trouble with the gangs. When they saw how big her dog was, they kept away from her.

  • keep away from sb/sth If you see a snake, keep away from it. It could be poisonous.

Quick Quiz

If you take your kids swimming at the beach, tell them to keep away from

a. the sand

b. the water

c. the jellyfish
a) the sand b) the water c) the jellyfish

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Contributor: Matt Errey