away

1 of 2

adverb

1
: on the way : along
get away early
2
: from this or that place
go away
3
a
: in a secure place or manner
locked away
b
: in another direction
look away
4
: out of existence : to an end
echoes dying away
5
: from one's possession
gave away a fortune
6
: steadily onward : uninterruptedly
clocks ticking away
7
: by a long distance or interval : far
away back in 1910
8
baseball : at or near the side of home plate opposite that at which the batter stands
The pitch broke down and away.
9
sports : on the field or court of an opponent
… failed to win a single series, at home or away, against any of the six other teams in their division …Roger Angell

away

2 of 2

adjective

1
: absent from a place : gone
away for the weekend
2
: distant in space or time
a lake 10 miles away
the season is two months away
3
: played on an opponent's grounds
home and away games
4
baseball
a
: out
two away in the ninth
b
: aimed at or near the side of home plate opposite that at which the batter stands
Instead of chasing bad pitches, especially breaking balls down and away, he has been laying off them.Tim Kurkjian
awayness noun

Examples of away in a Sentence

Adverb She hopes to get away early. The family next door moved away. We rowed away from the shore. Roll up the rug and carry it away. He pulled his arm away from the hot stove. You should keep away from the dog. It could be dangerous. She turned her face away. The will was locked away in the safe. She stowed the luggage away in the overhead compartment. Adjective They are away for the weekend. “Where is he?” “He's away at the moment, but he'll be back soon.” when I am away from home The team played both home games and away games.
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Adverb
More than simply a place to stay, this upscale resort is the place to go for anyone looking to get away for relaxation and recreation in an elegant, modern yet comfortable beach setting. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Boucher then allegedly took off all of his clothes and walked away according to the affidavit. Liam Quinn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
With Cunha and Joao Gomes inspiring the side further forward, the afternoon carried echoes of some of the memorable away games in O’Neil’s impressive first season in charge. Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 Regardless of their significant other's travel plans after a game, Chiefs players are required to travel to and from their away games with the team. Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for away 

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of away was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/away. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

away

1 of 2 adverb
1
: on the way
get away early
2
: from this or that place
go away
3
: in or to another place or direction
turn away
4
: to an end : out of existence
echoes dying away
5
: from one's possession
gave away a fortune
6
: without stopping or slowing down
talk away
7
: at or to a great distance in space or time : far
away back in 1910

away

2 of 2 adjective
1
: absent from a place : gone
he is away from home
2
: distant in space or time
a lake not far away
the season is two months away

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