away (EN)

adverb, adjective

adverb “away”

1. moving from a location
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   She walked away from the noisy crowd to find some peace.
2. moving to a different direction or position
   When I called her name, she looked away.
3. moving something to a position where it is no longer needed or wanted
   After reading the outdated magazine, Jenna tossed it away.
4. located a specific distance from a point in time or space
   The beach is just five miles away.
5. stored or hidden in a place that is not easily accessible
   He tucked the letter away in a hidden drawer.
6. moving from an existing state or condition into nonexistence
   The sound of the bells slowly drifted away into silence.
7. causing something to diminish or disappear through use or action
   The ocean waves washed away the sandcastle, leaving no trace of it by morning.
8. continuously or energetically engaging in an activity
   He kept hammering away at the wall until the nail was securely in place.
9. without holding back; freely
   Feel free to dance away at the party tonight!

adjective “away”

1. not present; elsewhere
   She will be away until Friday.
2. positioned a certain distance away
   The store is just ten minutes away by foot.
3. (in sports) located on the opposing team's territory
   The team celebrated a victory in their away match.