Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Away.
How to pronounce away:
Def 1 UK
Def 1 US
Away - as an adjective
Away - as an adverb
From a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
Example: "Ran away from the lion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forth11off9Out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
Example: "Brush the objections aside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aside6Out of existence
Example: "The music faded away"
At a distance in space or time
Example: "The boat was 5 miles off (or away)"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
off9Indicating continuing action; continuously or steadily
Example: "He worked away at the project for more than a year"
So as to be removed or gotten rid of
Example: "Cleared the mess away"
Freely or at will
Example: "Fire away!"
In or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping)
Example: "Put the toys away"
Away - as an adjective satellite
Not present; having left
Example: "He's away right now"
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
Example: "The pitch was away (or wide)"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outside8Away - as a verb
To depart; to go to another place.
Example: "At 9 o'clock sharp he awayed to bed."
Away - as an interjection
Come on!; go on!
Example Sentences
"He ran away from home."
"Please step away from the vehicle."
"The dog ran away when the gate was left open."
"The children played away from their parents."
"She gazed away into the distance."
Word Game Points
Is AWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, away is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AWAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is AWAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, away is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAWAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is AWAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, away is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAWAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
