| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get away [ɡet əˈweɪ] | to escape or leave from somewhere or someone |
Other meanings
- to take a short holiday
- to avoid capture or responsibility
- (with with) to avoid punishment
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get away"
- He tried to get away, but they caught him.
- We’re hoping to get away for a few days this summer.
- How did she manage to get away with cheating on the test?
- The thief managed to get away before the police arrived.
Features of Using "get away"
Get away often means escaping from a place or situation. It’s also used for taking a short vacation or, with with, for avoiding blame or punishment (“get away with something”). It’s inseparable: the particle stays with the verb. In casual speech, “Get away!” can also express surprise or disbelief.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get through
to finish or survive something difficult
get by
survive or manage with difficulty
get along with
have a good relationship with someone
get into
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get behind
fail to do something on time
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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