Question

Select the option that states the meaning of the given phrasal verbs.
Put away.

• A. To throw away
• B. To push something
• C. To discard
• D. To put something at proper place after use

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C To discard
D To put something at proper place after use

The phrasal verb, 'put away' means 'to put something at its proper place after use'. Eg: 'Once summer sets in, I will put away all my winter wear inside suitcases'.

'Put away' also means ' to discard/ renounce'. Eg: 'Put away those superstitious beliefs' means 'Discard those superstitious beliefs'.

Hence, both options C and D are the correct answers.

Options A and B are incorrect as they do not convey the correct meaning.