Away
Adverb
UK
/əˈweɪ/
US
/əˈweɪ/
Definition
at a distance, not here, or moving from a place.
Example
"She walked away quickly."
"He’s been away on holiday for two weeks."
"I kept the books away so they won’t get damaged."
Explanation
“Away” means something is not here or has moved to another place. It can mean physically leaving or being far from something. You can use it for people, things, or even time (like “months away”). It also shows distance or absence—someone went away, something is put away, or time slipped away.