leave

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to depart; to exit; to quit; to omit; to let alone

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: left; left; leaving

Example sentences with this word:

I do not like hot peppers so I leave them out of the recipe.

He is a messy person who leaves his dirty clothes on the floor.

If you do not hurry you will be left behind.

"Leave me alone!" - This does not mean to physically leave. It means to stop bothering or harassing the person.

In labor: Sick leave - time off work because of illness or other medical reasons

Leave me to it - This means to allow the speaker to complete a task.

Leave of absence - Prearranged extended time off of work. In the US this is typically much longer than vacation or sick leave.

Paid leave - any time off work that continues to pay the employee. This includes vacation and sick leave.

I leave from here in five minutes. (simple present)

I will leave from here in five minutes. (will future)

I leave your house in five minutes’ time. (simple present)

I will leave your house in five minutes’ time. (will future)

I will leave your house after five minutes. (will future)

I'll be leaving your house in five minutes' time (future progressive)

When you leave metal out in the rain, it gets rusty.

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