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away
Example
She stood away from the crowd, observing the festivities.
The cottage is nestled away from the bustling city, offering tranquility.
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at or toward a distance in time
Example
A romance that was born away back in 1910.
The event happened away in the distant past
03
from one's possession
Example
He gave away a fortune.
04
until something is no longer present or has vanished completely
Example
The dust blew away in the wind.
The excitement wore away after the event was over.
05
steadily continuing or progressing without stopping
Example
The clock is ticking away.
He worked away at his project all day.
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at a distance in space or time
Example
Christmas is still months away.
The beach is a mile away.
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in a location where something is stored or kept safe
Example
He put the old clothes away in the attic.
He stashed the cash away in a secret drawer.
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at the opponent's stadium or field
Example
Chelsea will play away in their next match.
The match will be away, so we have to travel.
away
01
not present at a place
Example
The office will be closed while the staff is away for the holiday.
He was away for a few days and missed the meeting.
02
referring to a game, match, or team playing at the opponent's location or venue
Example
The team won their away game by three points.
They played an away match in a different city.
03
(of a baseball pitch) directed toward the outside part of the batter's strike zone
Example
He avoided swinging at the away pitch, recognizing it was out of his hitting zone.
An away pitch can be effective in preventing powerful hitters from making strong contact.
away
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at a distance from a particular place or person
Example
He walked away from the meeting early.
The car is parked just away from the building.
