How to Pronounce "take away from"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
TAYK uh-WAY frum
tˈeɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
TAYK uh-WAY from
Definition
To make something seem less good, important, or valuable; to reduce the positive effect of something. Sometimes used to mean distract from or to subtract from an amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
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TAYK uh-WAY frum
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TAYK uh-WAY from
Listen in Context
Her mistake does not take away from her hard work.
The noise did not take away from our enjoyment of the movie.
Subtract two to take away from the total.
One mistake shouldn't take away from all the good you've done.