Synonyms for Away
Definition of away
adverb
- from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal"; "went off to school"; "they drove off"; "go forth and preach"
- from one's possession; "he gave out money to the poor"; "gave away the tickets"
- out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts); "brush the objections aside"; "pushed all doubts away"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "away"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like aside, by, departed can replace "away" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 9 alternatives available, "away" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Away" in song lyrics
See how away is used in real songs:
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"Yesterday, all my trouble seem so far away"
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"Now I need a place to hide away"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"So, as he turned and walked away"
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