stay away

Verb

Meaning

stay clear of, avoid

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

stay-away

Synonyms

refrain obviate back away back off stand back keep off wave off keep one's distance keep one's eyes off keep one's hands off

Antonyms

reunion snuggle nuzzle

Hypernyms

be

Related terms

stayaway

Examples

I don't drink any coffee or take any drugs and I don't smoke cigarettes and I don't eat sugar and I don't take any medicine at all. I eat a lot of fish, vegetables, and I stay away from starches. Vincent Gallo

There are many who stay away from church these days because you hardly ever mention God any more. Arthur Miller

Aglionby Academy was the number one reason Blue had developed her two rules: One, stay away from boys because they were trouble. And two, stay away from Aglionby boys, because they were bastards. Maggie Stiefvater

I learned early on to stay away from gossip magazines and reviews. That stuff just makes you unhappy, and I know actors that read everything that's written about them and they're miserable. You can choose what to let into your life. John Travolta

Stay away from restaurants that have menus in five languages. That's always a tourist trap. You want to eat where the locals eat. Curtis Stone

Inexperienced young men are better off not marrying: Stay away from women! you'll be better off. Sicilian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

stay awake stay awake and wait stay awake waiting for stay away from stay away from someone stay away from there