Away Meaning in English
word
/əˈweɪ/
uh-WAY
/ɐwˈeɪ/
uh-WAY
Definition
At a distance from a particular place, person, or thing; not present. Also used to describe something that is continuing or happening in a different place or time.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Often used in fixed phrases like 'go away', 'away from home', or 'days away'. It can indicate movement, absence, or continuation at a distance. Do not confuse with 'away' as an adjective meaning 'not at home'.
Spanish: lejos - fueraPortuguese (BR): longe - foraPortuguese (PT): longe - foraChinese (Simplified): 远离 - 离开Chinese (Traditional): 遠離 - 離開Hindi: दूर - दूर जानाArabic: بعيد - بعيداًBengali: দূরে - অনুপস্থিত - চলে যাওয়াRussian: прочь - вдали - отсутствующийJapanese: 離れて - いない - 去ってVietnamese: xa - vắng mặtKorean: 멀리 - 없는 - 떠나Turkish: uzakta - yok - gitmişUrdu: دور - غیر موجود - چلا گیاIndonesian: jauh - pergi - tidak hadir
Example Sentences
He ran away from the dog.
basic
She is away on vacation this week.
basic
Put the toys away after playing.
basic
I can't wait to get away for the weekend.
natural
The seats were all away from the stage.
natural
She told him to go away and leave her alone.
natural