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adverb

ə-ˈwā How to pronounce away (audio)
Definition of awaynext
as in down
from this or that place don't walk away while I'm still talking to you

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adjective

1
as in far
not close in time or space the store is far away from here Passover is still three months away

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2
as in out
not at a certain place he's away right now, but he should be back at the office next week

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Recent Examples of away
Adverb
Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Spain just took a corner and it was nearly headed in but blocked away by Austrian defender Kevin Danso. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Adjective
The away uniform is yellow with turquoise, pink, and orange trim, inspired by the historic, colorful architecture of downtown Willemstad. — Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 The pair have traveled all over the world to see Scotland play, but Easton says Donny has never traveled to away games without him until this World Cup match. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
  1. down
  2. far
  3. out
  4. off
  5. apart
  6. missing
  7. removed
  8. deep
Adverb
  • Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Mbappé took a crossover step to get around Viktor Gyökeres and from just outside the 6-yard box sent a diagonal shot inside the far post.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • After long periods in their own half to start the match, Norway broke the deadlock with a strike from Antonio Nusa that curled into the far corner.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • With the biggest out-of-this-world adventures likely to be found in theaters, many of the most memorable — and undoubtedly the weirdest — concepts tended to be found in Saturday morning cartoons.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • The greatest player of all-time against an out-of-contract goalkeeper from the Portuguese second division.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • This timeless silhouette is a whopping 70 percent off and going for under-$100.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • The hotter evening side appears warm enough to break apart water molecules in the upper atmosphere, the study notes.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of apart
Adjective
  • The cinematic denoument revived some measure of hope in a reeling nation, where the official casualty count announced Saturday climbed to 2,954 dead and 16,592 injured, with thousands remaining missing.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In addition, two people remain missing, bringing the total number of Kerr County deaths to 119.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of missing
Adjective
  • There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Leo also fears that human choice is becoming more removed from the execution of war.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Definition of removed
Adjective
  • The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of deep

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