| VERB | stative | stand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off, stay away | stay clear of, avoid |
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| contact | stand back | stand away from an object or person |
| Meaning | Stay clear of, avoid. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP | |
| Synonyms | keep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off, stay away | |
| Broader | be | Occupy a certain position or area |
| Meaning | Stand away from an object or person. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s | |
| Broader | stand, stand up | Be standing |