English · Adjectives

away

/əˈweɪ/

[/əˈweɪ/]

to or at a distance

Beginneradverb

Definition

Away means to or at a place far from here, or in another direction.

Example

He walked away without saying a word.

He walked away without saying a word.

Etymology

From Old English 'onweg' meaning 'on the way' or off.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to show movement or distance from a place.

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