awa
adverb
away.
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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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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Marshall was elated when the river, or awa, was recognized.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2022
Whanganui Māori have a saying: Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au: I am the river, and the river is me.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2022
“Over the years, our awa, she’s been sick,” Marshall says.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2022
We have a saying: “Kenesgangqan awa stuululuimauq” — When the tide is out, the table is set.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2022
They poured and drank awa, ate sugar-cane and chanted softly to the rhythm of the drum.
From Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian by Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake)
AWA will reject the failed approach that asks workers to pay for their own training and hope to be rewarded with a job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Hogan signed in late 1983, breaking his AWA contract and no-showing several dates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
The AWA is a commercial operation and relies on technology provided by Norwegian data preservation company, Piql, which Mr Bjerkestrand also heads.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
The AWA requires at least one member be a veterinarian and one member be unaffiliated with the research organization.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
The decision came 2 months after Virginia enacted a law that prevents facilities from selling dogs or cats for research if they sustain a single, serious violation of the AWA after June 2023.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 15, 2022
We're puttin' on a wee drap o' music an' drama, ye ken," explained a kilted Scot, "but yer no' gettin' awa' wi' it all as a gift .
From Time Magazine Archive
And he's awa' to his true love's bower,35 He's tirled at the pin: "Whar hae ye been, my dear Johnstone, Sae late a coming in?"
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
Willie he was scarce awa', And the lady put to bed, When in and came her father dear: "Make haste, and busk the bride."
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
And Lizie's ta'en till her her stockings, And Lizie's ta'en till her her shoen; And kilted up her green claithing, And awa' wi' young Donald she's gane.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV by Various
As again we resume the old shackle, Our gad an' our gaff stowed awa', An'—goodbye to the canny 'red heckle,' The heckle that tackled them a'!'
From Fly Fishing in Wonderland by Klahowya
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