leaving — the 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
Leaving home but believing, her dreams worth achieving!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'læfan', meaning 'to leave behind' or 'to allow'. The word evolved from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family, ultimately tracing back to Indo-European origins.
Breakdown
leave (Old English læfan, 'to leave behind') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or the act of departing).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The leaving ceremony will be held next Friday.”
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