Phrasal Verbs

Unit 8.2 - "Away" meaning "Disappearing" or "Making Something Disappear"

Guess the meanings of the phrasal verbs from context:
1. Chuck away any old clothes that you don't want - we don't have enough closet space.
2. She is against abortion. She thinks that the law allowing abortion should be done away with.
3. As autumn approaches, the warmth of the sun begins to fade away.
4. He is a very generous person. He is always giving away food and money to the needy.
5. She's feeling very sad at the moment: her husband passed away unexpectedly last week.
6. You should throw away that sofa - it's old and dirty!
All these phrasal verbs have the meaning of "disappearing", "making something disappear", or "getting rid of something". See Explanations ê
Explanations:

Chuck away (separable)	To throw away (informal) >>I think you should *chuck away* those old toys.
Do away with (inseparable)	To get rid of something, or to stop using something >>Many people wish that the government would do away with the consumption tax.
Fade away (inseparable)	To gradually become less strong, less intense, or less clear and then disappear >>As the years passed, the memories of her grandmother slowly *faded away. >>The music faded away* and the movie began.
Give away (separable)	To give something to someone for free >>I *gave away* my old computer to my little nephew. >>We're *giving away* free shampoo samples as a promotion.
Pass away (inseparable)	To die >>She *passed away* peacefully in her sleep.
Throw away (separable)	To get rid of something because you do not want or need it any more >>I'm going to *throw away* those magazines if you've finished reading them. >>These potatoes are rotten - I'd better throw them *away*.

Exercises:
- Complete the following dialogs:
  - A: Where is my baseball cap, mom?
  - B: Your old cap? I it yesterday.
  - A: What? You my baseball cap?
  - B: Yes! It's dirty and stinky!
  - C: Did you hear the sad news about Mr. Brown?
  - D: No. What happened?
  - C: He in his sleep last night.
  - D: Oh no. He was such a nice man.
  - C: Yes. Do you know that he all his money to charities?
  - D: Really? That was really kind of him.
  - E: Why do we have to fill out so many forms just to renew our passport?
  - F: I know what you mean. Wouldn't it be nice if the government all the paperwork?
  - G: Do you think the latest rumor about the Prime Minister will force him to step down?
  - H: I don't think so. I think like anything else, the rumor will and be forgotten soon.

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