This meaning shows that something or someone is at a place that is not near. It is often used to say someone is not here or is at some distance.
She lives far away from here.
The dog ran away quickly.
This meaning is used to say someone is doing something without stopping, often for a long time.
He worked away all day long.
They talked away for hours.
This meaning is used to say someone is not at their usual place, like their home or usual location, often used in sports to show a visiting team.
The team played away last Sunday.
We stayed away at my uncle's house.
This meaning shows that something is used up, gone, or eaten until nothing remains.
All the money was spent away.
The food was eaten away quickly.
Although rare and informal, 'away' can sometimes function as a verb meaning to leave or go away from a place or person.
He awayed from the meeting quickly.
The thief awayed into the night.
This meaning shows something happens quickly or without delay, often used to give commands or describe quick actions.
Call me away if you need help.
She ran away as soon as she saw him.
This meaning is about something slowly disappearing or breaking down bit by bit, often because of natural causes.
The statue wore away over the years.
The paint peeled away slowly.
