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Difference between Keep away from something and Keep out of something

admin Confusing Phrases

keep away from something—

1. remain at a distance from smth.:

  • What we really want is for people to keep away from the area.

2. avoid smth.:

  • The day the sun comes out people will hide under umbrellas just to keep away from the sun.

keep out of something—

1. stay outside; not enter smth.:

  • You understand now why I concealed my name, and why I kept out of the house.

2. = keep away from something 2:

  • It is important to remember to take water and find a place to keep out of the sun for some of the time.