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leaving

|leav-ing|

/ˈliːvɪŋ/

(leave)

depart or allow to remain

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Verb	Adjective	Adjective	Adjective
leave	leavers	leaves	left	left	leaving	leaves	lefts	leaves	leftmost	leaving	leaved

Etymology

Etymology Information

'leave' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lǣfan,' where 'lǣfan' meant 'to allow to remain.'

Historical Evolution

'lǣfan' transformed into the Middle English word 'leven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'leave'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to allow to remain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to go away from.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'leave'.

She is leaving for Paris tomorrow.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39