Definition

A situation or contest that is very easy to win or achieve, often with little effort required.

Example

The game was a walkaway for the home team, as they won by a large margin.

Conversation

Did you hear about the game last night?

Yeah, it was such a walkaway for the home team!

I know, right? They really dominated the field.

It makes me wonder if the next match will be just as easy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Walkaway → It is formed from "walk" (from Old English *wealcan*, meaning to move by foot) and "away" (from Old English *aweg*, meaning from this place). The word "walkaway" refers to the act of moving away on foot from a particular location.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone moving 'from this place' ('away') by 'walking' — that's how you remember that 'walkaway' means to leave on foot.

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