away
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
Put the toys away after playing.
basic
The seats were all away from the stage.
natural
She told him to go away and leave her alone.
natural
He ran away from the dog.
basic
She is away on vacation this week.
basic
I can't wait to get away for the weekend.
natural