1. • adj - not present
   • adj - used of an opponent's ground
   • adj - (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
   • adv - from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
   • adv - from one's possession
   • adv - out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
   • adv - out of existence
   • adv - at a distance in space or time
   • adv - indicating continuing action
   • adv - so as to be removed or gotten rid of
   • adv - freely or at will
   • adv - in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping)
   • adv - in a different direction
   • adv - in reserve
2. • From a particular thing or place: ran away from the lion; sent the children away to boarding school.
   • At or to a distance in space or time: We live a block away from the park.
   • At or by a considerable interval: away back in the 17th century; away off on the horizon.
   • In a different direction; aside: glanced away.
   • On the way: We want to get away early in the day.
   • In or into storage or safekeeping: put the toys away; jewels locked away in a safe.
   • Out of existence or notice: The music faded away.
   • So as to remove, separate, or eliminate: chipped the paint away; cleared away the debris.
   • From one’s possession: gave the tickets away.
   • Continuously; steadily: toiled away at the project for more than a year.
   • Freely; at will: Fire away! — adj.
   • Absent: The neighbors are away.
   • Distant, as in space or time: The city is miles away.
   • Played on an opponent’s field or grounds: an away game.
   • Out: bases loaded, with two away.
3. • adv - from a certain place

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