leaves
word · lemma: leave
/ˈɫivz/
leevz
/lˈiːvz/
leevz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'leave'. It means to go away from a place, or to put something somewhere and not take it with you.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for a person going away: 'She leaves at six.' It also commonly means putting something behind: 'He leaves his keys on the table.' Don't confuse it with the noun plural 'leaves' meaning parts of a plant.
Spanish: sale - se vaPortuguese (BR): sai - vai emboraPortuguese (PT): sai - vai-se emboraChinese (Simplified): 离开 - 走了Chinese (Traditional): 離開 - 走了Hindi: जाता है - छोड़कर जाता हैArabic: يغادر - يرحلBengali: ছেড়ে যায় - রেখে যায়Russian: уходит - оставляетJapanese: 出ていく - 残すVietnamese: rời đi - để lạiKorean: 떠난다 - 남긴다Turkish: ayrılır - bırakırUrdu: جاتا ہے - چھوڑتا ہےIndonesian: rời đi - để lại
Example Sentences
The train leaves in ten minutes.
basic
My dad leaves for work at 7 a.m.
basic
She always leaves her bag by the door.
basic
If he leaves now, he'll get there on time.
natural
He never leaves a party early.
natural
She leaves me a note when she goes out.
natural