Away

/əˈweɪ/

The meaning and definition of Away, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adverb
  1. Aside, so as to discard something.
    “throw away, chuck away, toss away”
  2. At a stated distance in time or space.
    “Christmas is only two weeks away.”
verb
  1. To depart; to go to another place.
    “At 9 o'clock sharp he awayed to bed.”
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