Question 1

What does "stay away" mean?

Accepted Answer

To avoid going near a place, person, or thing

Question 2

How do you use "stay away" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The police told residents to stay away from the flooded area.

Question 3

Is "stay away" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"stay away" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in everyday English. Can be used as a command (Stay away from him!) or a description (She stayed away from the party). Often followed by 'from' plus the person or place to be avoided.

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