Meaning & Definition of word "Away"

Away

əˈweɪ

adjective:

  • 1. Distant or remote; lacking closeness.
    • Example: They planned a vacation to an away destination.

adverb:

  • 1. At a distance from a particular place, person, or thing.
    • Example: She walked away from the crowd.
  • 2. In a direction away from a specified location.
    • Example: The dog ran away chasing after the ball.
  • 3. To be not present in a place.
    • Example: He is away on holiday for the entire month.
  • 4. Used to indicate a state of doing something continuously or with intensity.
    • Example: They worked away at the project until it was finished.
  • 5. In or into a state of removal, especially in reference to time.
    • Example: The deadline is coming away faster than we expected.

Etymology

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

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.

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.