abandoned
Pronunciation: [əˈbændənd]
Word
Context: "state of being"
(adjective) when something is left behind and no longer cared for. Imagine a house that people used to live in but now it's empty and no one takes care of it.
Example
The abandoned dog found a new home with a caring family.
Example
The old, abandoned building looked very sad and lonely.
Example
Why do some people leave their pets abandoned?
Context: "action"
(verb) to leave something or someone behind and not come back. This can happen when people stop looking after something they used to care about.
Example
She abandoned her old toys to make room for new ones.
Example
He never abandoned his friends, always standing by them in tough times.
Example
Why did the family abandon their plans to move?
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