Put away
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To imprison someone
Example sentence
He was put away for ten years.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: put + someone + away (+ for + time)
- put him away for life
- put someone away for good
- finally put away
- put away for ten years
- put the criminal away
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The judge put him away for life. ✅ (Correct)
The judge put away him for life. ❌ (Incorrect)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To save money for the future
Example sentence
She puts away $200 every month.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: put away + amount/money-related noun
- put away money
- put away savings
- put away a little each month
- put away $200
- put away for retirement
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She put away $200. ✅ (Correct)
She put $200 away. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To store something in its proper place
Example sentence
Please put away your toys before dinner.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: put away + household/personal item (noun)
- put away your toys
- put away the dishes
- put away your laundry
- put away the groceries
- put away your clothes
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She put away the dishes. ✅ (Correct)
She put the dishes away. ✅ (Correct)