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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There are signs that a rotation away from highflying tech stocks may be coming, with the Nasdaq Composite slumping 4% on June 5 as investors slammed the brakes on the AI trade.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

One could also argue that AI could amplify talent at the top, by taking peripheral tasks away from superstar workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Big Green Coach is also operating direct coaches from sites across the UK, from as far away as Aberdeen and Plymouth.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Rae says: "I booked the Monday off a while ago. I work in a garage and we're open as normal, so I probably wouldn't get away with flexible working."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As he travels farther away from the camp, he thinks of all he’s experienced.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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