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
Les Délices de Awa – A must-try spot I can’t wait to return to the next time I’m in Madison.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Those like Awa and her husband at the bookshop, and the school administrator, were able to get to safety in time.
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 wi' ye,—pack o' ne'er-do-weels as ye are,—awa wi' ye a'!
From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James
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