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Synonyms of away

8 similar words

Another word for away is off. Other synonyms of away are off-, out- and afield.

Synonyms and similar words for away

adverbFrom a place, hence.

  • at bayUnable to come closer; at a distance.
  • offIn a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
  • off-Away from; off.
  • ab-
  • apo-
  • de-
  • out-Toward the outside of, away from.
  • afieldAway (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual). (Often preceded by far, farther, or further.).

Meaning of away

  1. adverb From a place, hence.
  2. adverb Aside; off; in another direction.
  3. adverb Aside, so as to discard something.

Full definition of away

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Questions about synonyms of away

What is another word for away?
Away has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as off, off-, out- and afield.
What does away mean?
Away means from a place, hence.

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