away
adjective/əˈweɪ/
/əˈweɪ/
For the special uses of away in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example get away with something is in the phrasal verb section at get. (sport)- played or scored at the opponent’s ground or stadium
- an away match/game
- an away win
- an away goal
Word OriginOld English onweg, aweg ‘on one's way’ (from a- ‘to, towards’ and way).Definitions on the go
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