LEAVE | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

LEAVE Definition

Leave has several meanings related to going away from a place or allowing something to remain.

Main Uses

Explanation

The verb leave often describes the action of moving away from a place, either physically going out or departing from somewhere you were. It can also mean to let something stay behind intentionally or unintentionally when you exit.

Example usage:

Summary

Leave describes the action of going away or the act of leaving something behind during departure.


This entry clarifies the common uses of leave in everyday American English, focusing on physical departure and leaving objects behind.

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