Definitions

away

[uh-wey] / əˈweɪ /

ADVERB

in another direction; at a distance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abroad absent aside distant elsewhere off over

STRONG

forth

WEAK

afar apart beyond far afield far away far off far remote from here hence not present out of out of the way to one side

ADVERB

continuously

Synonyms

WEAK

endlessly forever incessantly interminably on and on relentlessly repeatedly tirelessly unremittingly without break without end without rest without stopping

Example Sentences

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As they walked away, one of their tags fell to the ground: “I want to be famous,” it read.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But in playing these games, Hegseth gave the whole thing away.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

It added individual personalities were beginning to emerge, with one youngster already showing a noticeably independent streak and often choosing to spend time away from its siblings.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, I seem to be flushing my money away on this problem — or at least that appears to be what the plumbing company would like me to do.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Recognizing the signs of leprosy, the soldier backs away, terrified, without another word.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

away

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