Away and By

Similar meaning words

Away adverb - In reserve; not for immediate use.

Usage example: has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day

Show all Definitions

By is a synonym for away. In some cases you can use "By" instead an adverb "Away".

By adverb - In reserve; not for immediate use.

Usage example: put something by for her old age

Show all Definitions

Away is a synonym for by in near topic. You can use "Away" instead an adverb "By".

Cite this Source

By and Away. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/away/by

Away & By. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/away/by>.

By or Away. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/away/by.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "away" and "by" have occurred on timeline