Meaning of the word leave in English

What does leave mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leave

US /liːv/

UK /liːv/

Verb

go away from

Example:

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She decided to leave the party early.

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He will leave for London tomorrow.

Synonym:

depart exit

Synonym:

arrive stay

allow or cause to remain in a specified state or position

Example:

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Please leave the door open.

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Don't leave your dirty clothes on the floor.

Synonym:

allow to remain let remain

Synonym:

take remove

have as a remainder

Example:

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If you take two from five, that leaves three.

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The accident left him with a permanent scar.

Synonym:

remain result in

Noun

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work or school

Example:

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She is on maternity leave for three months.

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He took a week's leave to visit his family.

Synonym:

vacation furlough absence

permission to do something

Example:

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He asked for leave to speak.

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The court granted him leave to appeal.

Synonym:

permission authorization

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