Pronunciation

/əˈweɪ/

Definitions

Adverb

• Refers to: The distance or direction away from something or someone. It can also mean aside or apart.
• Usage: Describes movement, position, or separation.

Adjective

• Refers to: Not present or absent; distant in time or space. Can also mean remote or detached emotionally.
• Usage: Modifies nouns, indicating a lack or separation from a particular place or state.

Preposition

• Refers to: Expresses the relationship between a noun or pronoun and a point of reference, often indicating direction or distance.
• Usage: “away from”, “go away”, “put it away”

Noun

• Refers to: A period or act of being away, especially from a location or situation.
• Usage: “a long absence”, “take a vacation away”

Phrases

• “Be away” means to be temporarily not present.
• “Away from home” describes a state of being elsewhere than one’s usual residence.
• “Take a break away” suggests going somewhere to relax or recharge.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The children played happily in the park, far away from their parents’ watchful eyes.”
• Adjective: “After a long day at work, he felt emotionally detached from his coworkers.”
• Preposition: “I need to go away for a while to clear my head.”
• Noun: “The package was delivered to her office, but she wasn’t in, so it was left away.”

Synonyms

• Off
• Departed
• Absent
• Removed
• Distant