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store away

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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 April 17, 2026