take away from
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To subtract a quality from; make something seem not so good or interesting.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Even the rain couldn't take away from the excitement of the match.
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 “take away from” mean?
To subtract a quality from; make something seem not so good or interesting.
Is “take away from” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.