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Away Predicate

Definition:

An away predicate is a linguistic term used to describe a verb that indicates the movement or separation of an entity from its original location or state.

Senses:

• Sense 1: In grammar, an away predicate is a verb that signifies the action of moving or being taken away.
• Sense 2: In logic, away predicate refers to a statement or proposition that asserts the absence or negation of a certain condition or property.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. She walked away from the crowd, seeking solitude.
2. The little boy kicked the ball away from his friends.
3. They swept the fallen leaves away from the entrance.

Sense 2:

1. In logic, "There is no apple" is an away predicate as it states the absence of an apple.
2. "He is not happy" is an away predicate as it negates the state of happiness.
3. The statement "It won't rain tomorrow" is an away predicate asserting the lack of rainfall.

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