departing — leaving a place, especially to start a journey
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: leaving a place, especially to start a journey
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Please check the departing time before heading to the airport.
- The departing bus was already full of excited tourists.
- My departing roommate took the TV remote with him - probably by accident.
departing
VERB[/dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/]
leaving a place, especially to start a journey
The departing train left the station right on time.
The departing ship disappeared beyond the horizon. (DEPART + ING = DEPARTING → in the process of leaving)
The departing traveler was starting a new chapter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'departire', a combination of 'de' (away) and 'partire' (to divide, separate). Originally meaning 'to separate and go away', it evolved through Old French before entering Middle English with the sense of leaving or setting out on a journey.
Breakdown
de- (away, from) + partire (to divide, separate). The prefix 'de-' intensifies the sense of separation, while 'partire' carries the notion of dividing or parting ways.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Please check the departing time before heading to the airport.”
“The departing bus was already full of excited tourists.”
“My departing roommate took the TV remote with him - probably by accident.”
“The departing CEO left a note saying 'Don't miss me too much!'”
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