Britannica Dictionary definition of AWAY
1
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from this or that place
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in or to another place or direction
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She hopes to get away early.
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The family next door moved away.
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We rowed away from the shore.
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Roll up the rug and carry it away.
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He pulled his arm away from the hot stove.
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You should keep/stay away from the dog. It could be dangerous.
2
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toward another direction
3
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in a safe or secure place
4
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into a state of being completely gone
5
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from someone's possession
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The family gave away a fortune to charity.
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They took away the one thing I cared about.
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The beautiful scenery took my breath away.
6
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without stopping or slowing down
7
sports
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on the field or court of an opponent
2
away
/əˈweɪ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWAY
1
not used before a noun
:
not at home or in a usual or expected place
2
not used before a noun
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used to describe how distant something is in space or time
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The family went to a lake 10 miles away.
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They came from a continent away.
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The holiday season is two months away.
3
always used before a noun
:
played on the field or court of an opponent