GO (AWAY) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

go (away)

verb

Definition of go (away)

as in to separate

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Verb

Carroll built his home in 2009 directly behind the park, separated only by a fence.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Bunion Bootie is an ultra-thin, soft fabric big-toe alignment sleeve that fits comfortably inside your shoes, with a lightweight, breathable, second-skin design that separates the big toe from the second.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of separate

Verb

However, the monsoon made its way to much of the country after some delay and concerns about drought have largely evaporated.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
What’s more, containers are exposed to sun and wind from all directions, causing moisture to evaporate more quickly.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

Definition of evaporate

Verb

Blue morphos flashed their bright wings before disappearing among the plants, while guests gathered around the emergence chamber to look for new butterflies and moths drying their wings.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Of course, there were doubts that Blagg was telling the truth about what happened the day his wife and daughter disappeared.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappear

Verb

As the flames approached the community in July, the majority of the village’s 3,500 residents were forced to flee their homes, as hundreds of firefighters were deployed to tackle blazes more violent and unpredictable than in previous years.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Rhaenyra and Rhaena flee on Syrax as Rhaena watches in horror as the other dragons bite and claw at her own.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of flee

Verb

Microwave ½ cup heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl until steaming, then add to gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin is melted.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Privacy and craggy mountain views, plus the health benefits of forest bathing, summer farmers’ markets and ski runs that melt to reveal hiking trails.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of melt

Verb

Gilchrist replies, his voice brightening the way an ancient sun suddenly burns through an evanescing cloud.

— Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
Monkfish in a gripping mussel broth found its voice in between sips of an off-dry Alsatian pinot gris, its honeyed sweetness just evanescing off the brine of the seafood.

— Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2020

Definition of evanesce

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