leaving
Translation
departure, exit
Examples
Her leaving was very sudden.
Her leaving was very sudden.
The leaving of the ship is at noon.
The leaving of the ship is at noon.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) leaving someone's act of departing Her leaving was very sudden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: departure, exit; Antonyms: arrival, staying
Etymology
From the verb 'to leave', with the '-ing' suffix forming a noun denoting an action or result.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leaving' a place. The word 'leaving' is the noun for that action. 'His leaving made us sad.'