stay away

verb

stayed away; staying away; stays away

: to not go near someone or something : avoid

I know I shouldn't go there, but it's hard to stay away.

—usually + from

Stay away from my girlfriend!

He usually stays away from large crowds.

I try to stay away from caffeine.

Examples of stay away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The government said Khan’s supporters had begun gathering outside the private hospital in violation of the court order, which required them to stay away from the medical facility to avoid inconveniencing other patients. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Charles reportedly takes his orthopedic bed, personal toilet seat, preferred whiskey, and food when staying away from royal residences. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026

Once inside, families should stay away from open spaces, bodies of water, and anything that can conduct electricity. — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Officials say people evacuating should be prepared to stay away from home for several days, as unpredictable winds have complicated the fight to contain the blaze. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for stay away

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway