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take away

The phrase “take away” has 3 syllables: take a-way

It's pronounced as /teɪk əˈweɪ/

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In the thesaurus, “take away” has 214 synonyms and 82 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for take away along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for take away

Antonyms for take away

Meanings of take away

  • noun
    1. Actions of subtraction or subtracting exercises.
  • verb
    1. To remove something and put it in a different place.
    2. To remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it.
    3. To subtract or diminish something.
    4. To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later.
    5. (of a person) To make someone leave a place and go somewhere else. Usually not with the person's consent.
    6. (of a person) To prevent, or limit, someone from being somewhere, or from doing something.
  • preposition
    1. Minus.

Example Sentences

  • The accident seemed to take away all his confidence.
  • Nothing can take away the memories they shared.
  • Harsh words can take away someone’s motivation.
  • The new rule may take away certain privileges.
  • Time cannot take away the pain so easily.

On this page you'll find 296 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take away, such as: abate, abet, abjure, abolish, absent oneself, add, advance.

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