away

[əˈweɪ]

away Definition

• 1. at a distance from a particular place or person
• 2. into non-existence or into a state of nothingness
• 3. in a different direction or to a different place

Using away: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "away" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He walked away from the building.

• Example

  The magician made the rabbit disappear into thin air.

• Example

  She moved away from her hometown to start a new life.

• Example

  The car drove away from the scene of the accident.

away Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for away

• off
• out
• absent
• gone

Antonyms for away

• here
• present
• near

Phrases with away

• give away

  to give something to someone else for free

  Example

  The company is giving away free samples of their new product.

• throw away

  to dispose of something that is no longer needed or wanted

  Example

  I'm going to throw away these old magazines.

• far and away

  by a great margin; much more than any other

  Example

  She is far and away the best player on the team.

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Summary: away in Brief

The adverb 'away' [əˈweɪ] refers to being at a distance from a particular place or person, or into non-existence. It can also denote moving in a different direction or to a different place. Phrases like 'give away' and 'throw away' use 'away' to denote giving or disposing of something. 'Far and away' means by a great margin or much more than any other.