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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
While Tesla's primary business remains manufacturing EVs, Musk has signaled that the company is shifting away from traditional motor vehicles. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Each day at practice, new Lakers center Walker Kessler has cast his eyes toward the wall, marveling at those names and numbers, unable to look away from a group of big men who left an indelible mark on the sport of basketball. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The exclusive look at the first episode of Starfleet Academy season two focused on the cadets’ first away mission, which is interrupted by the arrival of a new character — Keats (Ruaridh Aldington) — who has a very significant part in season two. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 Their away shirts have almost by definition been more of a mixed bag, but this one is a delight. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 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
  • Charlotte was down by 35 points after three quarters, and the entire fourth quarter amounted to garbage time.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But once those bills stop after age 5, the lower rent pulls the long-run totals down sharply.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Jirek finished off a beautiful sequence that saw the ball go from Gerardo Lopez to Decker to Tisch, who sent a cross toward the far post where Jirek slammed it in.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Door frames stacked like cards lean against a far wall beside pallets of crumbling Solnhofen limestone floor tiles.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Buffets are always better when the food is just out, not later (although most items are kept fresh).
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • He’s seized on the attorney general’s abundant out-of-state travel — for official business, Ford says — to portray him as a high-flier beholden to the special interests that financed his jaunts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • Some malware allows a hacker to turn a victim’s phone into a microphone and video camera, turn the phone on or off, and pull and add files.
    — Matthew Cole, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For those looking for a day off from hiking, the closest city is Bolzano at the foothills of the mountains, just a 20-minute drive or bus ride from the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • Solar ultraviolet photons break apart bonds in molecules, creating radicals, which oxidize VOCs.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the ribs cook, the fat and connective tissue (collagen) melt, creating meat that is ultra-juicy and fall-apart tender.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of apart
Adjective
  • So still searching for a first win, while also moving on to, seemingly, soul searching for a critical missing element.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But the whereabouts of the missing Del Paso Boulevard landmark remain unknown, police officials said Thursday at department headquarters.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of missing
Adjective
  • Leo will be observed while further tests are performed on his removed cancer tissue, as doctors determine what treatments might be needed next.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of removed
Adjective
  • While countries like Sweden and France are pursuing similar deep geological repositories, Finland has officially crossed the finish line first.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • John Anderson, the beloved hitmaker known for his deep country warble, died on Wednesday at the age of 71.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of deep

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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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