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take away
/tˈeɪk ɐwˈeɪ/
/tˈeɪk ɐwˈeɪ/
to take away
[VERB] MAIN VERB
8
*** if you take one number away from another one, you subtract the first number from the second
10
*** it you take way something [e.g. memory, impression, message] from an event or performance, you remember or think about that thing after the event or performance has finished
Examples
1. Taking away 4 from 9 leaves a remainder of 5.
2. I want all of this cleaned up right now, or I'll take away your video games for the weekend.
3. This guy took away an electron.
4. Took away the one weapon in a consumer's arsenal.
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