awa
adverb
away.
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awa
1 American
[uh-waw, uh-wah]
/ əˈwɔ, əˈwɑ /
adverb
Scot.
awa
2
American
[ah-vuh]
/ ˈɑ və /
noun
Hawaii.
awa,
plural
awas
plural
AWA
1
British
abbreviation
awa'
2
British
/ əˈwɔː /
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of awa1
First recorded in 1810–20
Origin of awa2
First recorded in 1900–05; from Hawaiian; compare Fijian yawa, Tahitian ava
Example Sentences
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Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam could be a fun post duo, while Flau’jae Johnson is going to get a chance to shine as a rookie.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Chef Awa Sibi cooks food from her homeland of Côte d’Ivoire, along with other West African specialties, all halal.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
"Rural elderly residents usually receive information through door-to-door communication. It's unclear how the local authorities had informed them and managed the situation," said Awa.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Cheikh Awa Boye, president of the local fishing association, said survivors called home from Cape Verde after the rescue.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023
Awa was thrown before the spirit of the thunder and they established tabus.
From Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian by Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake)
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