put away

verb

put away; putting away; puts away

transitive verb

1
a
: discard, renounce
to put grief away is disloyal to the memory of the departedH. A. Overstreet
b
2
: to eat or drink up : consume
3
a
: to confine especially in a mental institution
b
: bury
c
: kill

Examples of put away in a Sentence

the naval authorities put away the body yesterday
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On Wednesday, the Padres put away their fifth straight victory early. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 Heavy rains possible in Kansas City’s forecast Don’t put away the umbrellas just yet. Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025 These supplies, though not as fancy as the latest kicks, the coolest backpack or the phones kids now have to be tussled with to put away in order to focus, are essentials in creating a learning environment where children can thrive. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025 Nett’s inability to put away left-handed hitters may turn him into a reliever. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for put away

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of put away was in the 14th century

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“Put away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20away. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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