Meaning of the word "leave behind" in English

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

leave behind

US /liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/

UK /liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/

to not take something or someone with you when you go

Example:

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Don't leave behind your passport when you travel.

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She accidentally left behind her umbrella at the restaurant.

Synonym:

forget abandon desert discard neglect

to cause something to remain after one's departure or death

Example:

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The war left behind a legacy of destruction.

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His research left behind a significant impact on the scientific community.

Synonym:

bequeath transmit pass on hand down

to surpass or outpace someone or something

Example:

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The new technology will quickly leave behind older methods.

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She trained hard to leave behind her competitors in the race.

Synonym:

outstrip outpace outrun excel surpass

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