Give away Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɪv/ /əˈweɪ

GIV-uh-WAY

UK

ɡˈɪv/ /ɐwˈeɪ

giv-uh-WAY

Definition

To give something to someone for free, or to allow a secret or information to become known.

Usage & Nuances

Informal. Often used for both physical objects ('give away clothes') and secrets ('don't give away the answer'). Common in sentences like 'give something away' or 'give someone away'. Can imply donation or unintentional revelation.

• Spanish: regalar - revelar (un secreto)
• Portuguese (BR): doar - revelar (um segredo)
• Portuguese (PT): dar (oferta) - revelar (um segredo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 赠送 - 泄露 (秘密)
• Chinese (Traditional): 贈送 - 洩露 (祕密)
• Hindi: दे देना - खोल देना (राज़)
• Arabic: يهب - يفضح (سر)
• Bengali: দান করা - ফাঁস করা
• Russian: раздавать - выдавать (секрет)
• Japanese: 無料であげる - 明かす
• Vietnamese: tặng - tiết lộ
• Korean: 나누어주다 - 누설하다
• Turkish: bağışlamak - açığa vurmak
• Urdu: دینا (مفت) - راز فاش کرنا
• Indonesian: tặng - tiết lộ

Example Sentences

She will give away her old clothes to charity.

basic

Don't give away the answer to the question!

basic

They plan to give away free samples at the event.

basic

His smile gave away how happy he was.

natural

The company is giving away tickets to the concert on social media.

natural

Be careful not to give away any surprises before the party.

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