Phrasal Verbs

put away (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb put away (1)

Meaning

If you put something away, you put it where it's usually kept when it's not being used.

For example

  • put sth away If you wash the dishes, I'll dry them and put them away.

  • put away sth If I leave your clean clothes on the bed, can you put them away yourself?

Nouns often used as objects with put away (1): dishes, tools, clothes, books, toys, pieces

Quick Quiz

Don't forget to put my tools away after you've

a. bought them

b. sold them

c. used them
a) bought them b) sold them c) used them
put away (1)

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