| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
be away [bi əˈweɪ] | to be absent or not at home |
Other meanings
- to be on a trip or vacation
- to be out of reach or not available
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "be away"
- She’ll be away for two weeks on business.
- I tried to call him, but he’s away right now.
- While you’re away, I’ll take care of the plants.
- They’ve been away in Italy all summer.
Features of Using "be away"
"Be away" means that someone is not present in a certain place, often because they are traveling or on vacation. It’s commonly used to describe temporary absence. The phrase is intransitive and usually combines with time expressions or locations.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb be
be back
to have returned to a place
be in
to be at home or in a particular place
be against
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
be on
to take place
be behind
to be late or delayed
be for
to support or favor something
be out
to be absent or not at home
be into
to be interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone
be about to
to be on the point of doing something (imminent future)
be down
to not be working or functioning
be after
to try to obtain or pursue someone or something
be off
to leave or depart
be along
to arrive soon
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