Meaning
To give something to someone without asking for money.
Cultural Background
Garage sales and 'free' boxes on sidewalks are common ways to give things away. Charity shops are the primary destination for giving away unwanted items.
Pronoun placement
Always put the object between 'give' and 'away' if it's a pronoun.
Don't sell
Never use 'give away' if you are charging money.
Meaning
To give something to someone without asking for money.
Pronoun placement
Always put the object between 'give' and 'away' if it's a pronoun.
Don't sell
Never use 'give away' if you are charging money.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
I am going to ____ my old clothes.
Give away means to provide for free.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
Pronouns go between the verb and particle.
Match the meaning.
Give away means...
Donating is giving for free.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Why are you throwing that out? B: I'm not, I'm ____.
The context implies giving for free.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI am going to ____ my old clothes.
Give away means to provide for free.
Which is correct?
Pronouns go between the verb and particle.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Donating is giving for free.
A: Why are you throwing that out? B: I'm not, I'm ____.
The context implies giving for free.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, that is incorrect. Use 'sell'.
No, it's neutral/casual.
Either after the phrase or between the words.
Use 'give out'.
Yes.
Yes.
Related Phrases
Hand out
similarDistribute
Give in
contrastSurrender
Give up
contrastStop trying
