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leave

Pronunciation: [/liːv/]

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leave: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use leave in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “departure”

(verb) to go away from a place, often for a period of time. When you leave a place, you are not there anymore.

Example

She will leave for vacation tomorrow morning.

Example

Please don't leave without saying goodbye.

Example

When will you leave for the party?

Context: “abandonment”

(verb) to abandon or forsake someone or something. When you leave someone or something, you are no longer taking care of them or paying attention to them.

Example

He decided to leave his job and start a new career.

Example

He promised he wouldn't leave his dog alone at home.

Example

Why did you decide to leave your old house?

Context: “permission”

(noun) permission to be away from work or duty. When you have leave, you are allowed to be absent for a specific period of time.

Example

She requested a week of leave to attend her sister's wedding.

Example

He wasn't granted leave to attend the conference.

Example

How many days of leave are you allowed each year?

How to pronounce leave

Pronunciation: [/liːv/]

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