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departure

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər]

Word

Context: "travel"

(noun) the act of leaving a place. When you go away from somewhere, like when you leave for a trip, you are making a departure.

Example

Our departure for the vacation was scheduled for 10 AM.

Example

His departure for the meeting was delayed because he missed the bus.

Example

What time is your departure for the school trip?

Context: "change"

(noun) a change from what is usual or expected. It’s when something happens differently than it normally would.

Example

Her new style is a departure from her usual look, and everyone loves it!

Example

This book is not a departure from the author's usual themes; it's very similar.

Example

Is this movie a departure from the usual superhero films?

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