Cool MateMeaning of Away
In simple words: Not here; at a distance.
Away in a sentence
- She waved goodbye and walked away.
- The cat ran away from the dog.
- He puts his worries away when he listens to music.
- The children played away from the street.
- Please put your toys away after playing.
How to use Away
Used to describe distance or absence. Can indicate physical space or emotional separation. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'away' as 'a way' to leave or be distant.
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Away appears in
Away in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعيد
ليس هنا؛ على مسافة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দূরে
এখানে নয়; দূরে।
- GermanDeutsch
Weg
Nicht hier; in der Ferne.
- SpanishEspañol
Lejos
No aquí; a una distancia.
- Persianفارسی
دور، دورتر
اینجا نیست؛ در فاصله.
- FrenchFrançais
Au loin, Loin, Dehors
Pas ici ; à distance.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दूर
यहाँ नहीं; दूर।
- ItalianItaliano
Via, Lontano
Non qui; a distanza.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Longe
Não aqui; à distância.
- RussianРусский
Прочь, Далеко
Не здесь; на расстоянии.
- Urduاردو
دور
یہاں نہیں؛ فاصلے پر۔
- Chinese中文
远离
不在这里；有距离。
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Frequently asked questions about Away
What does Away mean?
Not here; at a distance.
What is the definition of Away?
to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or time
How do you use Away in a sentence?
She waved goodbye and walked away.
Can you give another example of Away?
The cat ran away from the dog.
What are synonyms for Away?
Common alternatives include absent, at once.
What is the opposite of Away?
Opposite meanings include here, close.
What words go with Away?
It commonly pairs with go away, far away, take away, give away.
What are common mistakes when using Away?
Confused with 'a way' — remember they're different. Used in wrong contexts, like inappropriate phrases or idioms.
How do you pronounce Away?
US: /["/əˈweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Away?
Used to describe distance or absence. Can indicate physical space or emotional separation. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English.
What CEFR level is Away?
"Away" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.