Run away
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To avoid facing a problem or something uncomfortable
Example sentence
You can't run away from your problems forever.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: run away + from + problem (noun)
run away from your problems
run away from responsibility
run away from the truth
run away from reality
stop running away
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She keeps running away from responsibility. ✅ (Correct)
She keeps running from responsibility away. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To escape or leave a place quickly, often out of fear or unhappiness
Example sentence
He should not have run away from the police.
Real video usage
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: run away + (from + place/person)
run away from home
run away from the police
run away screaming
run away together
run away and hide
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He ran away from home at sixteen. ✅ (Correct)
He ran from home away at sixteen. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)