[Phrasal Verb] KEEP AWAY - Learn How to Maintain Safe Distances!

Keep away

Keep away

/kiːp əˈweɪ/

Stay at a distance.

Keep away" means to maintain a physical or emotional distance from something or someone. It's commonly used to ensure safety or prevent disturbances. For example, during a pandemic, signs might say, "Keep away from others to prevent the spread of infection.

Example Sentences

  1. Keep away from the broken glass on the floor.

    Avoid the broken glass on the floor.

  2. Kids, keep away from the oven while it's hot.

    Kids, avoid the oven while it's hot.

  3. You should keep away from that wild animal; it's not safe.

    You should avoid that wild animal; it's not safe.

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