Word: Going Away
Definition: "Going away" is a noun that means the act of leaving a place to go somewhere else. It often refers to leaving for a trip or vacation, but it can also mean moving away from a home or location permanently.
Usage Instructions: You can use "going away" in sentences to talk about someone leaving or to describe a trip. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples: 1. "I am going away for the weekend to visit my family." 2. "Her going away party was very emotional because she is moving to another city."
Advanced Usage: In more complex sentences, you might describe the reasons for going away or the feelings associated with it. For example: - "His decision of going away to study abroad opened up many opportunities for him."
Word Variants: - "Go away" – This is a phrasal verb that means to leave a place. For example, "Please go away; I need some time alone." - "Going away party" – A celebration held for someone who is leaving.
Different Meanings: 1. Going away (as a trip): Refers specifically to travel or vacations. - Example: "We are going away to the beach next month." 2. Going away (as a permanent move): Can also mean leaving a place permanently. - Example: "I can't believe she is going away for good."
Synonyms: - Departing - Leaving - Exiting - Moving away
Idioms: - "Going away for a while": This means to leave for a specific period. - Example: "He is going away for a while to clear his mind."
Phrasal Verbs: - "Go away": To leave a place.