Get away

verb

Word Frequency: 9.2

Definitions

1.verbTo move away (from).

"Get away from me!"

2.verb(with 'from' when used with an object) To avoid capture; to escape; to flee (from).

"I almost caught the critter, but it got away from me."

3.verb(with 'to' when used with an object) To take a break from one's present circumstances; to journey (to), especially on holiday.

"Next weekend we're hoping to get away to the seaside."

4.verbTo start moving; to depart.

"The train got away exactly on time."

5.verbTo slip from one's control.

"I can't cope any more. Things are getting away from me."

6.interjectionExpressing disbelief.

"You bought that for twenty pounds? Get away!"

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