draw away
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle away
Meanings
Move ahead of competitors by extending the lead
Why “away”? You move away from where you were until you are out of reach.
“The leader drew away from the pack.”
“The cyclist drew away on the final hill.”
Don't confuse with
Draw away means move ahead of competitors by extending the lead. Draw aside means take someone gently to one side for a private word.
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draw aside
A contrast learners often mix up
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
back away
Same away pattern: leaving
Move away or distance yourself, often from fear or caution
break away
Same away pattern: leaving
Escape from someone holding you; Leave a group to form a separate one; Pull ahead of others in a race
call away
Same away pattern: leaving
Be required to leave because of an urgent matter
chase away
Same away pattern: leaving
Force someone or something to leave by chasing
come away
Same away pattern: leaving
Leave a place with a particular feeling or impression
drag away
Same away pattern: leaving
Force someone to leave a place reluctantly
drive away
Same away pattern: leaving
Leave by car; Force someone to leave or stay away
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