Definitions

away

[uh-wey] / əˈweɪ /

ADVERB

in another direction; at a distance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abroad absent aside distant elsewhere off over

STRONG

forth

WEAK

afar apart beyond far afield far away far off far remote from here hence not present out of out of the way to one side

ADVERB

continuously

Synonyms

WEAK

endlessly forever incessantly interminably on and on relentlessly repeatedly tirelessly unremittingly without break without end without rest without stopping

Example Sentences

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Away from the cruise ship passengers and conventioneers, you’ll find people passionate about their own unique corners of the LBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Away from chips, other areas of the tech sector were under pressure.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Away from the spotlight, Hernandez likes swimming, spending time with friends and working on her makeup routine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

An explosive, splashy cymbal crash launches the LP’s closer, “Don’t Take Away the Music,” followed by piano and strings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

She handed her a bag from Whisked Away, a cooking-supply store.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

away

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