leaving
word · lemma: leave
/ˈɫivɪŋ/
LEEV-ing
/lˈiːvɪŋ/
LEEV-ing
Definition
'Leaving' is the present participle of 'leave.' It means to go away from a place or person, or to stop being involved in something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Used for physical departure ('leaving the room'), ending relationships ('leaving someone'), or quitting jobs ('leaving a company'). Often follows 'be' ('I am leaving'). Not used to mean 'giving' like in 'leave a gift.' Do not confuse with 'living'.
Spanish: saliendo - yéndosePortuguese (BR): saindo - deixandoPortuguese (PT): a sair - a deixarChinese (Simplified): 离开Chinese (Traditional): 離開Hindi: जा रहे हैं - छोड़नाArabic: مغادرة - رحيلBengali: ছেড়ে যাওয়া - বেরিয়ে আসাRussian: уходить - покидатьJapanese: 去ること - 離れることVietnamese: rời đi - rời khỏiKorean: 떠남 - 떠나는 것Turkish: ayrılmak - terk etmekUrdu: چھوڑناIndonesian: pergi - meninggalkan
Example Sentences
She is leaving the office now.
basic
They are leaving for Paris tomorrow.
basic
Why are you leaving so early?
basic
I’ll text you when I’m leaving the house.
natural
He’s leaving his job next month to travel.
natural
Thanks for leaving your things tidy when you go.
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