Away
4 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
At or to a distance from a particular place, person, or thing.
“The children ran away when they saw the storm approaching.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈweɪ/
Syllables
a·way
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Common adverb with A-W-A-Y pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points with W tile value.
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