store away
A2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To put something somewhere safe so you can use it or look at it later.
Literal meaning: To move something away and keep it in storage.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: separable
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."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
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.'
Commonly used with
memories clothes furniture documents equipment belongings
Forms
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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