1 C1 idiomatic informal
To cause something painful or negative to disappear through love and affection.
"She believed that if she was patient enough, she could love away his sadness."
separable
love away
C1 informal separable transitive
To remove or heal something (usually pain, sadness, or fear) through love and affection.
In plain English
You make someone's sadness or pain go away by loving them.
What does "love away" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Rare and mostly poetic or lyrical. Found in song lyrics and romantic writing. Not used in everyday conversation. The idea that love can 'take something away' gives it a warm, optimistic tone.
Words that pair with "love away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
pain sadness tears fear loneliness hurt
How to conjugate "love away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
love away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
loves away
he/she/it
Past simple
loved away
yesterday
Past participle
loved away
have + pp
-ing form
loving away
continuous
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