1 A2 neutral
To put something in a safe or suitable place for long-term keeping.
"She stored away the summer clothes once autumn arrived."
separable
store away
A2 neutral separable transitive
To put something in a safe place for future use, especially for longer-term keeping.
In plain English
To put something somewhere safe so you can use it or look at it later.
What does "store away" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic neutral
To keep information, experiences, or memories in the mind for later.
"He stored away every piece of advice his grandfather gave him."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move something away and keep it in storage.
Actually means
To put something somewhere safe so you can use it or look at it later.
Usage tip
Implies the item is being kept for future use, not just tidied up. Often used for seasonal items, valuable objects, or memories. Also used figuratively: 'store away a memory.'
Words that pair with "store away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
memories clothes furniture documents equipment belongings
How to conjugate "store away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
store away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stores away
he/she/it
Past simple
stored away
yesterday
Past participle
stored away
have + pp
-ing form
storing away
continuous
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