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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
The officers, who were traveling two to a government vehicle, turned on their police lights and attempted to pull over the van when the men fled, conducting a U-turn and hopping a median to get away, according to Reitz. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 16 July 2026 In the 28th minute Rodríguez, about 25 yards (23 meters) from the net and facing away from it, received a headed pass from midfielder Abel Aguilar. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026
Adjective
In this latest spinoff from the Taylor Sheridan universe, Montana falls away to the far away lands of Rio Paloma, Texas—trouble nevertheless follows. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 This significant fan support would have created a de facto away game for Canada, impacting both team psychology and referee decisions. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 25 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
  • After going scoreless for a match and a half, down 1-0 at home against the National Women’s Soccer League’s best team on Friday night, the Kansas City Current had finally had enough.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • Their two other runs came in the ninth inning, down 23-2 against third baseman Jorbit Vivas on the mound.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • An old Swiss military bicycle was propped up against the far wall, which was of light grey stone.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • Schweikert has presented himself as a more moderate alternative to Biggs, criticizing him for his ties to far-right entities such as the Proud Boys.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 July 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Right-back Pedro Porro is tight to Nico Gonzalez — the only realistic out-ball, given the Spanish pressure — while even centre-back Pau Cubarsi is involved to pick up the loose ball.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The out-of-state visitor won $1,131,400 Wednesday, July 15, the casino said in a news release.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • Here are the best shoe deals — of up to 40 percent off in some cases — to snag at this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, running through August 9.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • And instead of having three days off between the game in Indiana and Wednesday’s home matchup against the Sky, the Liberty have an extra travel day and one less rest day — Monday — on the schedule.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • Hold at the furthest apart position for a couple of seconds before slowly bringing your arms back to their starting position.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of apart
Adjective
  • Their soft tissue powderized ages ago, and some bones are now missing, including all of the princesses’ skulls.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Electric air taxis have moved steadily toward commercial service, but charging infrastructure remains one of the industry’s biggest missing pieces.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 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
  • Others demonstrate a star’s deep passion for agriculture or oenology.
    — Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • That would explain another of the company’s findings, an uptick in country-specific exports after a deep run into the tournament.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
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