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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
In many ways, the doubts about the future of the Olympic movement come at a time when the United States should be preparing for an upswing in participation with the LA Olympics less than two years away. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 The National Park Service requires visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from elk. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced an investigation after Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves appeared to be taunted by the chants during their away league win on Saturday. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The day Pribble was arrested, Tracy High’s undefeated Bulldogs varsity football team won their away game in a 56-0 rout of the Lathrop High School Spartans. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 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
  • Complexity was sold again in 2024, and GameSquare shares are down about 98% in the last five years.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Walker had zero short-yardage carries (third or fourth down, with one or two yards to go) in the regular season.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government in Israel is using ancient archaeological heritage as a tool for justifying the seizure of Palestinian land in the West Bank, reports the Financial Times.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas, who goes by the nickname Danny Tommo, is a longtime associate of far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Fees for using an out-of-network ATM vary by bank policy, machine owner and the ATM's location.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The typical just cheese or pepperoni toppings are on offer, but the menu has more out-of-the-box combos such as a chicken mushroom ranch, and a Hawaiian variation called the Island Remix.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • Now up to a whopping 68 percent off, the Franco Sarto Tinsley Mary Jane Flats are an unbeatable value for the quality.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Any diplomatic resolution at this point would leave it vulnerable to charges that the United States paid a great deal for an outcome that left the country and the region worse off—and Iran better off—than before Washington initiated the war.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 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
  • In the meantime, there’s a lot of unwieldy comic commotion involving a missing corpse, a tweaking, naked Dwight and enough insipid TV sibling bickering to clog the airwaves for a decade.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The dead and missing include 121 people who were trapped in hydropower plants, according to Brig.
    — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of missing
Adjective
  • Mack wants school districts to cross-check the DOE’s official list of removed books with their own list of instructional materials and library books for review.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Ticketing outlets have also listed the concerts as canceled and removed tickets from sale.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of removed
Adjective
  • Like other Vionic shoes, these have a deep heel cup to stabilize the foot and ankle.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Such abandonment wounds are deep and destabilizing; the younger the child, the deeper the wound and the harder to form a sense of self and of value as an adult.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of deep

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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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