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take-aways

take-aways is the plural of take-away.

Meaning of take-away

Noun

take-away (plural take-aways)

  1. (idiomatic) An idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future use.
    • The following take-aways are critical when developing corporate strategy.2009, John-David Phyper, Paul MacLean, Good to Green: Managing Business Risks and Opportunities in the Age of ...
  2. (Australia, New Zealand, UK) A takeout restaurant, or food from such restaurant.
    • The small scale of Chinese take-aways is an important factor in making these businesses viable for families.2010, Miri Song, Helping Out

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Questions about take-aways

What is take-aways the plural of?
Take-aways is the plural of take-away.

Words near take-aways in the dictionary

  1. take your change out of that
  2. take your oil
  3. take-all
  4. take-and-bake
  5. take-away
  6. take-aways
  7. take-backsies
  8. take-home
  9. take-home pay
  10. take-home vehicle
  11. take-home vehicles

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