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“Away” or “Aweigh”

Overview

away / aweigh are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

away: (adjective) not present; having left. (adjective) used of an opponent's ground. (adjective) (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter. (adverb) from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete). (adverb) from one's possession. (adverb) out of existence; ; - H.E.Scudder. (adverb) indicating continuing action; continuously or steadily. (adverb) so as to be removed or gotten rid of. (adverb) freely or at will. (adverb) in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping). (adverb) in a different direction.

aweigh: (adjective) (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom. (adjective) (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom.

Pronunciation

away: ah·w·EY

aweigh: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “away”

  • selected by moving the stick away from the driver (in vehicles
  • Amsterdam Admirals to one win (away vs. the Frankfurt Galaxy) and
  • The further away from the camera, the slower
  • the opener in a 3–2 away win against CD Numancia for
  • The pot pulls backward away from the mold.
  • of the teeth are cut away; which pattern of teeth is
  • be detectable to radar, giving away the sub's position.
  • with a blower, to carry away the heat of the molten
  • mold, thus breaking the slug away from the matrices.
  • the aircraft with his hands away from the controls and visible

Examples of “aweigh”



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