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leavingthe act of going away from a place or person

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the act of going away from a place or person

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːvɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • I'm leaving work early today to avoid the traffic.
  • My boss keeps threatening about leaving, but he's been here for 20 years!
  • Leaving your phone at home feels like leaving your arm behind.

leaving

NOUN

[/ˈliːvɪŋ/]

the act of going away from a place or person

a young woman with a suitcase hugs her parents tightly near the train doors. She steps back from the embrace and picks up her luggage with a bittersweet smile. The train conductor signals that it's time to board as other passengers move toward the cars. Her parents wave with sad but supportive expressions as she walks toward the train entrance.  the act of going away from a place or person
💡 Concept

a young woman with a suitcase hugs her parents tightly near the train doors. She steps back from the embrace and picks up her luggage with a bittersweet smile. The train conductor signals that it's time to board as other passengers move toward the cars. Her parents wave with sad but supportive expressions as she walks toward the train entrance. the act of going away from a place or person

Leaving home but believing, her dreams worth achieving!
🎵 Rhyme

Leaving home but believing, her dreams worth achieving!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈliːvɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈliːvɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootleave
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

believingachievingreceivinggrieving
believing
achieving
receiving
grieving

🔗Collocations

leaving certificate
leaving party
consider leaving
before leaving
leaving time

📝Examples

I'm leaving work early today to avoid the traffic.

😄 Fun example

My boss keeps threatening about leaving, but he's been here for 20 years!

😄 Fun example

Leaving your phone at home feels like leaving your arm behind.

The leaving ceremony will be held next Friday.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

departureexitgoingdepartingwithdrawal

Antonyms

arrivalcomingstaying

Related

farewellgoodbyedepartureexitabandon

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