English · Common Verbs
give away
/ɡɪv əˈweɪ/
[/ɡɪv əˈweɪ/]
donate; reveal
Intermediateverb
Definition
To give something to someone for free, or to reveal a secret by accident.
Example
They gave away free samples at the shop.
They gave away free samples at the shop.
Etymology
From 'give' plus 'away', handing something off without payment.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for donating or accidentally revealing.