away

English

/əˈweɪ/

adv
Definitions
  • From a place, hence.
  • Aside; off; in another direction.
  • Aside, so as to discard something.
  • At a stated distance in time or space.
  • In or to something's usual or proper storage place.
  • In or to a secure or out-of-the-way place.
  • From a state or condition of being; out of existence.
  • So as to remove or use up something.
  • (as imperative) Come away; go away; take away.
  • On; in continuance; without intermission or delay.
  • Without restraint.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English away inherited from Old English aweġ prefix from English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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