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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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Away from music, she was known for her love of cooking.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He is the author of “Turning Away: The Politics of an Ancient Gesture.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Away from these clubs, Al-Qadsiah, who are managed by former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, are backed by Aramco, Saudi's oil company, and may well be interested.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

She has appeared on popular TV series "Grey's Anatomy," "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Frasier."

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Away from the stranger who calls herself my sister.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass