steal away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To leave secretively.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I do but sing because I must,
And pipe but as the linnets sing:
And unto one her note is gay,
For now her little ones have ranged;
And unto one her note is changed,
Because her brood is stol’n away.
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).
Common questions
What does “steal away” mean?
To leave secretively.
Is “steal away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.