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
💡 Concept
The departing train left the station right on time.
🧠 Mnemonic
The departing ship disappeared beyond the horizon. (DEPART + ING = DEPARTING → in the process of leaving)
🎵 Rhyme
The departing traveler was starting a new chapter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈpɑːtɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootdepart
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
startingpartingcharting
starting
parting
charting
🔗Collocations
departing flight
departing passengers
departing train
departing gate
departing schedule
departing employee
📝Examples
“Please check the departing time before heading to the airport.”
“The departing bus was already full of excited tourists.”
😄 Fun example
“My departing roommate took the TV remote with him - probably by accident.”
😄 Fun example
“The departing CEO left a note saying 'Don't miss me too much!'”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
leavingexitinggoingsetting offtaking off
Antonyms
arrivingcomingentering
Related
departuredepartdepartedtravelerjourney
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