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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For parts of south-east England, it could be as warm as 26C by the end of the week, though there is still some uncertainty this far away.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But the Supreme Court turned away the appeal with no comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“U.K. political risk is set to stay live via candidate selection, polling, party dynamics and any clearer timetable for a potential transition away from Starmer,” said Patrick Munnelly, strategist at Tickmill Group in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

If significant correlations were to exist between different periods’ gains or losses, traders would quickly arbitrage them away.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

My breath sticks in my throat and I lean farther away from him, the railing digging into my back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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