Leaving Definition & Meaning

Definition

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Related Words

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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He added that Russian production has been on a downward trend since November, leaving analysts to think that it was at its maximum output.

From Barron's

That means the first position player to wear an L.A. cap in the Hall of Fame might well be the one that shed tears over leaving the Atlanta Braves.

From Los Angeles Times

Notably, nationwide, more than one-third of the U.S. is now considered to be a maternity care desert, leaving more than 5.6 million women in counties with no or limited access to maternity care.

From Salon

Her contract had ended at the close of the summer term and she showed me a leaving card the girls had signed.

From BBC

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

Related Words

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

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