Phrasal verb
come away
Meanings
to leave a place and go away from it
to finish an experience with a particular feeling, idea, or impression
Definition
To come away means to leave a place and go elsewhere, often after an event or visit.
To come away usually means to leave a place and move away from it. It is often used after meetings, trips, or experiences to describe going home or departing. It can also mean to end an experience with a particular feeling or impression.
Examples
- I came away from the museum feeling inspired.
- You should come away from the edge of the pool and dry off.
- She came away from the conversation with a clearer plan.
- They came away after the concert and headed straight to the subway.
Common mistake
Learners often say "come out" when they mean leaving a place; use "come away" when focusing on moving away from the place or on the impression you got.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.