Leaving Definition & Meaning

Definition

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Synonyms leaving American [lee-ving] / ˈli vɪŋ /

noun

1. something that is left; leave; left; residue.

2. leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse.

Etymology

Origin of leaving

First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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One curiosity was seeing how well the Trailblazers would fare leaving their comfortable home court in Chatsworth to play in an arena setting.

From Los Angeles Times

All were planning to return as soon as they could to a country most had not seen since leaving decades earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

Not long after that, the Trojans were leaving the court in familiar disappointment, their tournament hopes as tentative as ever.

From Los Angeles Times

She considered leaving the city with her husband, but the couple have nowhere to go.

From The Wall Street Journal

On his days off, he leads volunteers into the far reaches of the county, leaving water, food and clothing for migrants.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chunk
• fragment
• grain
• hunk
• lump
• morsel
• shred
• sliver
• snippet
• speck

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