Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing away, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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blink away
to clear tears from the eyes by blinking
explain away
to give an explanation intended to make a troubling fact seem unimportant
fade away
to gradually become weaker or less noticeable until disappearing
frighten away
to make someone or something leave because of fear
fritter away
to waste money, time, or another resource on unimportant things
shy away
to avoid something because of fear, discomfort, or reluctance
stow away
to hide aboard a vehicle in order to travel without permission or payment
tuck away
to eat a substantial quantity of food with enjoyment
while away
to spend a period of time in a pleasant or relaxed way
trifle away
to waste time, money, or another resource on unimportant things
whisk away
To take someone or something away quickly and suddenly.
tear away
to remove something by pulling or ripping it forcefully