give away
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to give something to someone for free because you no longer want or need it.
phrasal verb. to transfer ownership of an item to another party without receiving payment; can also mean to inadvertently reveal a secret or advantage.
I decided to give away my old clothes to charity.
The shop is giving away free samples of their new perfume to every customer who enters today.
Although he tried to remain calm, his shaking hands began to give away his true feelings of anxiety during the interview.
often used with physical objects, but can also apply to information or secrets.
distinguish between the literal sense of donating items and the figurative sense of revealing a secret; use 'give away the ending' of a movie as a relatable classroom example.
He gave away to his car.He gave away his car.the verb is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use 'to' between the verb and the item being given.
Last updated April 24, 2026