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leaving Meaning & Definition

/ˈliːvɪŋ/

What Does Leaving Mean?

Leaving is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of leave.

Word Facts for Leaving

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈliːvɪŋ/
Synonymsdeparture, going away and going

Leaving Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of leave

Verb

  1. To have a consequence or remnant.
  2. To depart; to separate from.
  3. To transfer something.
  4. To remain (behind); to stay.
  5. To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).

Verb

  1. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

    We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.

Verb

  1. To produce leaves or foliage.

Verb

  1. To raise; to levy.

Synonyms of Leaving

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Leaving in a Sentence

We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.

Word Forms & Grammar

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