1. adverb /əˈweɪ/
a) From a place, hence.
He went away on vacation
b) Aside; off; in another direction.
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2. adjective /əˈweɪ/
The master is away from home.
b) At a specified distance in space, time, or figuratively.
Would you pick up my mail while Im away.
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