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UK//steɪ əˈweɪ frəm miː//US//steɪ əˈweɪ frəm mi//

Meaning of Stay away from me

Request for someone to keep a distance from you.

In simple words: Don't come close to me.

Stay away from me in a sentence

  • I really need some space, so please stay away from me.
  • When I'm upset, I just want to say: stay away from me!
  • In crowded places, I often tell others to stay away from me.
  • He screamed, 'Stay away from me!' in the haunted house.

How to use Stay away from me

Use when you want to ask someone to keep their distance. It's informal and can be used in both serious and playful contexts, but can sound rude in some cases.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine someone wanting a bubble of space; you want to 'stay away' from the crowd.

Related words

Collocations with Stay away from me

  • stay away from danger
  • stay away from trouble
  • stay away from toxic people

Synonyms for Stay away from me

  • keep your distance
  • don't come close
  • stay back

Common mistakes with Stay away from me

  • Learners sometimes say 'stay away to me' instead of 'from'.
  • Confusing with 'stay near me'.
  • Using it in overly formal situations.

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Frequently asked questions about Stay away from me

What does Stay away from me mean?

Don't come close to me.

What is the definition of Stay away from me?

Request for someone to keep a distance from you.

How do you use Stay away from me in a sentence?

I really need some space, so please stay away from me.

Can you give another example of Stay away from me?

When I'm upset, I just want to say: stay away from me!

What are synonyms for Stay away from me?

Common alternatives include keep your distance, don't come close, stay back.

What words go with Stay away from me?

It commonly pairs with stay away from danger, stay away from trouble, stay away from toxic people.

What are common mistakes when using Stay away from me?

Learners sometimes say 'stay away to me' instead of 'from'. Confusing with 'stay near me'. Using it in overly formal situations.

How do you pronounce Stay away from me?

US: //steɪ əˈweɪ frəm mi//, UK: //steɪ əˈweɪ frəm miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Stay away from me formal or informal?

"Stay away from me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Stay away from me?

Use when you want to ask someone to keep their distance. It's informal and can be used in both serious and playful contexts, but can sound rude in some cases.