leaving
Translation
to leave, to depart, to abandon, to quit
Examples
He is leaving the house now.
He is leaving the house now.
She is leaving her job next month.
She is leaving her job next month.
Are you leaving some food for me?
Are you leaving some food for me?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to go away from a place He is leaving the house now.
((sth.)) to stop working for an employer She is leaving her job next month.
((sth.)) ((for sb.)) to not take sth. with you for sb. else Are you leaving some food for me?
Similar Words
Synonyms: depart, exit, quit; Antonyms: arrive, stay, remain
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣfan', meaning 'to let remain'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'leaves' (from a tree) 'leave' in the autumn.