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store away


To keep a supply of something, in a place or container.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“I store away extra blankets in the closet.”

CONTEXTUAL

“She likes to store away enough canned food in the pantry to last through the winter months.”

COMPLEX

“The squirrel worked tirelessly throughout the autumn to store away a sufficient supply of nuts to survive the harsh, frozen conditions of the coming season.”


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Last updated August 10, 2026