Phrasal verbs with "away"

The particle "away" in phrasal verbs often expresses movement from a place, disappearance, continuation, or removal. It carries a strong sense of distance, either physical or metaphorical.

Common meanings of "away" in phrasal verbs

• Movement or escape: run away, walk away, drive away
• Separation or removal: give away, throw away, cut away
• Continuation or persistence: work away, chat away
• Disappearance or fading: fade away, wear away

Tips to learn English phrasal verbs with away

• Visualize moving away from something—physically or emotionally.
• Think of ending, leaving, or letting go.
• Use a list of phrasal verbs with away and learn each one in real-life context.
• Focus on the meaning of away in phrasal verbs to catch the underlying logic.