Synonyms for

Leaving

Verb / ˈli:vɪŋ / Another word for leaving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leaving means to go away from a place, person, or thing.

Synonyms & similar words

will leavebehind give allow bequeath entrust exit going forget goforth goout arrive passon getout disinherit enter result lead allowfor pullupstakes provide leave depart goingaway departure departing moving exiting withdrawing retiring quitting abandoning deserting forsaking vacating disappearing vanishing evacuating migrating emigrating relocating shifting transferring changing

Synonyms by register

Formal

departing withdrawing exiting

Informal

heading out taking off bailing splitting

Literary

quitting fleeing absenting

Antonyms

staying arriving remaining coming entering presenting

Common collocations

  • leaving home
  • leaving work
  • leaving town
  • leaving behind
  • leaving the room
  • leaving the country
  • leaving early

Word family

noun departure
verb leave
adjective leaving

Usage note

The word 'leaving' is the present participle of 'leave'. It often implies a physical departure from a place or situation. Be mindful of context, as 'leaving' can sometimes suggest abandonment.

Example sentences

  1. She is leaving for the store.
  2. I am leaving my job to start a new one.
  3. They are leaving the party early.
  4. The train is leaving the station.
  5. He is leaving his hometown for college.

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  • Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear. - Paulo Coelho
  • The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. - Ernest Hemingway
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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