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departurethe action of leaving, especially to start a journey

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of leaving, especially to start a journey

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

Korean meaning: 떠남, 출발

Korean pronunciation: 디-파-처 (강세: 파)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's sudden departure from the kitchen meant only one thing - I had to cook dinner myself.
  • The departure board showed that all flights were delayed due to fog.
  • His departure from healthy eating habits began with just one piece of cake.

departure

NOUN

//dɪˈpɑːrtʃər//

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey

departure concept
💡 Concept

The moment of leaving

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departure rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Sign your departure, begin your adventure!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootpart
Suffix--ure

Origin

From Old French 'departir' meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate', derived from Latin 'de-' (away) and 'partire' (to divide or share). The word evolved to mean 'to go away' or 'to leave'.

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🎵Rhyme

adventurefurnituresignature
adventure
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's sudden departure from the kitchen meant only one thing - I had to cook dinner myself.

The departure board showed that all flights were delayed due to fog.

😄 Fun example

His departure from healthy eating habits began with just one piece of cake.

The CEO announced her departure from the company after 20 years of service.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

leavingexitwithdrawalgoingfarewell

Antonyms

arrivalcomingentrance

Related

departairportjourneytravelgoodbye