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Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To escape or go on a vacation

Usage:

• The couple decided to get away for the weekend to relax by the beach.
• The prisoner managed to get away from the guards during the chaos.

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Sense 2: To avoid or evade something

Usage:

• The politician tried to get away from answering the difficult questions.
• You cannot get away from your responsibilities; you have to face them.

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Sense 3: To steal

Usage:

• The thief managed to get away with a valuable diamond necklace.
• Someone broke into my house and got away with my laptop.

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