stay away
A2 neutral intransitive
In simple words
To not go to a place or not be near a person
Literal meaning: To stay (remain) away from something — maintaining physical distance
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To avoid going near a place, person, or thing
"The police told residents to stay away from the flooded area."
2 A2 neutral
To not attend or not return to a place
"She stayed away from the reunion because she was nervous about seeing her ex."
Usage notes
Very common in everyday English. Can be used as a command (Stay away from him!) or a description (She stayed away from the party). Often followed by 'from' plus the person or place to be avoided.
Commonly used with
from danger trouble someone drugs school area
Forms
Base
stay away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stays away
he/she/it
Past simple
stayed away
yesterday
Past participle
stayed away
have + pp
-ing form
staying away
continuous
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