Gateway , Getaway or Get away

Gateway , Getaway or Get away

The word ‘gateway’ is a noun, which means an opening to a structure that can be closed by a gate.

For example:

a. During the British rule Mumbai was the gateway to India.
b. The worshipers waited at the gateway of the cathedral to open.
c. The tourists should pass through the security gateway before they get to the monument.

The word ‘getaway’ is a noun, which means an escape or quick departure predominantly after committing a crime. Informally, it means a short holiday.

For example:

a. The criminals decided to make a getaway as soon as they got a chance.
b. I am going on a small getaway, will be back in office on Monday.
c. The robbers made their getaway in a white truck from the bank.

The word ‘get away’ is a verb, which mean to keep away and also means an escape.

For example:

a. The prisoners tried to get away from the jail.
b. Amit started to get away from his habit of smoking.
c. The children were asked to get away from the fragile glass idol.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The tiny house near the sea shore became the ________( gateway/getaway/ get away) for the criminals.
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2. Due to the security lapses in the jail, many prisoners easily _______( gateway/getaway/ get away) from the premises.
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3. Smoking is injurious to health but many struggle to _______( gateway/getaway/ get away) the habit.
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4. Kolkata is the _______( gateway/getaway/ get away) for the western India.
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