The phrasal verb "go away" is predominantly used in informal speech and writing, especially in conversational contexts. It typically signifies leaving a place or ceasing to exist, as in "I wish you would just go away" or "The pain finally went away." The phrase can express a desire for someone or something to depart, commonly used in emotional or heated scenarios, indicating frustration or relief. In formal writing, alternatives such as "depart" or "leave" may be preferred. "Go away" is versatile and can be applied to both physical departures and abstract concepts like problems, feelings, or issues disappearing. Its usage often implies a straightforward, sometimes abrupt manner of leaving or ending something.
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1. To leave a place or person, often because one is not wanted or needed.
Please go away; I'm busy right now.
The salesperson wouldn't go away, despite my lack of interest.
2. To stop existing or become less noticeable.
I hope my headache will go away after some rest.
The stain on the shirt won't go away, no matter how much I wash it.