Meaning & Definition of Away in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To a distant place.

  Example Sentence: She walked away from the house.

• Definition: In another direction.

  Example Sentence: He turned away from the argument.

• Definition: In or to a place that is not here.

  Example Sentence: The dog ran away.

• Definition: Used to indicate removal or separation.

  Example Sentence: Please take the trash away from the kitchen.

• Definition: At a distance in time.

  Example Sentence: We will be away for the weekend.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'āweg', meaning 'away, off'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• away game: A sports match played at the opponent's venue.
• away with you: A phrase meaning to dismiss someone or something.
• away from it all: To be outside of the usual surroundings; to escape.

Translations

• Spanish: lejos

• French: loin

• German: weg

• Russian: далеко

Related Words

• depart: To leave, especially in a formal or official way.

• absent: Not in a place; missing.

• remote: Far away in distance or time.

Slang Meanings of away

• Meaning: Gone or not present.

  Example Sentence: He's not here; he’s completely away.

• Meaning: A term used to indicate a carefree state.

  Example Sentence: I’m just trying to get away from it all.