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Packing it away

🇬🇧 UK //ˈpækɪŋ ɪt əˈweɪ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈpækɪŋ ɪt əˈweɪ//

Meaning of Packing it away

To store items in a container for future use or safety.

In simple words: To put something in a place or container to keep it safe.

Packing it away in a sentence

• After the party, we started **packing it away** to clean up.
• Don't forget to **pack it away** properly to avoid damage.
• She loved **packing it away** neatly in labeled boxes.
• He spent the afternoon **packing it away** into containers.
• It was time to start **packing it away** before the storm hit.

How to use Packing it away

Use in contexts where items are being stored or tidied up. Informal settings often use this phrase. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

pack + object

Memory hint

Imagine seeing someone packing their toys away after playing.

Related words

Collocations with Packing it away

• packing away clothes
• packing away toys
• packing away food
• packing away supplies
• packing away equipment

Synonyms for Packing it away

• store
• stow
• shelve
• put away
• tidy up

Common mistakes with Packing it away

• Confused with 'packing it in' which means to give up.
• Using 'pack' without an object, e.g., should say 'packing it away' instead of just 'packing'.
• Mixing up 'away' with 'up', as in 'packing it up' means something else.

Frequently asked questions about Packing it away

What does Packing it away mean?

To put something in a place or container to keep it safe.

What is the definition of Packing it away?

To store items in a container for future use or safety.

How do you use Packing it away in a sentence?

After the party, we started **packing it away** to clean up.

Can you give another example of Packing it away?

Don't forget to **pack it away** properly to avoid damage.

What are synonyms for Packing it away?

Common alternatives include store, stow, shelve, put away, tidy up.

What words go with Packing it away?

It commonly pairs with packing away clothes, packing away toys, packing away food, packing away supplies, packing away equipment.

What are common mistakes when using Packing it away?

Confused with 'packing it in' which means to give up. Using 'pack' without an object, e.g., should say 'packing it away' instead of just 'packing'. Mixing up 'away' with 'up', as in 'packing it up' means something else.

How do you pronounce Packing it away?

US: //ˈpækɪŋ ɪt əˈweɪ//, UK: //ˈpækɪŋ ɪt əˈweɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Packing it away?

Use in contexts where items are being stored or tidied up. Informal settings often use this phrase. Avoid in formal writing.