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away

1 away ˈweɪ/ adverb
1 away
ˈweɪ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWAY
: from this or that place : in or to another place or direction
: toward another direction
: in a safe or secure place
: into a state of being completely gone
: from someone's possession
: without stopping or slowing down
sports : on the field or court of an opponent

far and away

see 1far
2 away ˈweɪ/ adjective
2 away
ˈweɪ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWAY
not used before a noun : not at home or in a usual or expected place
not used before a noun used to describe how distant something is in space or time
always used before a noun : played on the field or court of an opponent