keep away from
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To avoid or eschew.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He tried to keep away from danger.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To deny (someone or something) access to, to maintain distance between.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “keep away from” mean?
To avoid or eschew.
Is “keep away from” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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