away

Definition

Examples

The manager is away on business until the end of the week.

Word Family

Synonyms

• offaway from a place, position, or standard level
• abroadin or to a foreign country
• distantfar away in space, time, or relationship

Collocations

• Easy stay away from heat
  to keep at a safe distance from high temperatures
• Medium work away from headquarters
  to perform job duties outside the main corporate office
• Hard move away from fossil fuel reliance
  to shift toward alternative and renewable energy sources
• Very Hard explain away discrepancies disingenuously
  to dismiss differences or inconsistencies with deceptive excuses