What does LEAVE mean?

Leave

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. to go away from a place or person (e.g. "he had to leave early")
2. to allow or cause someone or something to remain in a particular state or condition (e.g. "leave the door open")
3. permission to be absent from work or duty (e.g. "he was granted leave from the army")
4. the act of departing from a place or person (e.g. "she took her leave")

Pronunciations:

• US: /liːv/ (leev)
• UK: /liːv/ (leev)

Origin and Usage:

The word "leave" comes from the Old English word "lǣfan" which means "to allow to remain". It has been used in English since the 12th century. The verb form is commonly used to indicate departing from a place or person, while the noun form is used to indicate permission to be absent from work or duty.

Synonyms:

• depart
• exit
• vacate
• permit
• allow

Related Words:

• alive
• event
• peace
• quick
• watch

Example Sentences:

1. He had to leave early to catch his flight.
2. Can you leave the door open for me?
3. He was granted leave from work for his sisters wedding.
4. She took her leave and said goodbye to everyone.