Go away
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To disappear (a problem, pain, feeling)
Example sentence
The headache finally goes away after some rest.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: go away (symptom/problem as subject)
the pain goes away
went away on its own
go away with rest
won't go away
go away eventually
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The stain goes away with the right cleaner. ✅ (Correct)
The stain goes with the right cleaner away. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To leave one's usual location for a trip or period of time, or to tell someone to leave you alone
Example sentence
He goes away for work every few weeks.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: go away (often + time/reason, or as a command)
go away for work
went away for the weekend
go away on vacation
go away! (command)
go away and think about it
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She goes away to her parents' house every summer. ✅ (Correct)
She goes to her parents' house every summer away. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)