| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
give away [gɪv əˈweɪ] | to donate something for free |
Other meanings
- to reveal a secret
- to lose an advantage (in games, etc.)
- to betray someone (especially emotionally)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "give away"
- He gave away all his old clothes to charity.
- He gave away all his old clothes to charity.
- She accidentally gave away the surprise.
- She accidentally gave away the surprise.
- We gave away two goals in the first half.
- We gave away two goals in the first half.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb give
give back
return something to its owner
give up
to stop trying or quit doing something
give in
to stop resisting, to surrender
give out
to distribute something to people
give off
to emit (a smell, light, heat, gas, etc.)
give into
to yield or surrender to something
give way
to yield or collapse
give over
to stop (doing something)
give onto
to open onto (a space, street, view, etc.)
give forth
to emit (a sound, smell, light, etc.)
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