CEFR A1

leave

verb

Meaning

To go away from a place or a person.

Examples

I need to leave the house by 8 AM.
She will leave her friends at the park.

Synonyms: go, depart, exit, quit

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leave (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /li\u02d0v/

Definition

To go away from a place or a person.

Examples

I need to leave the house by 8 AM.
She will leave her friends at the park.
Please do not leave your bag here.

How to Use leave

leave for (prepositional phrase): To go to a place. — "They will leave for Paris tomorrow."
leave behind (phrasal verb): To forget to take something with you. — "Don't leave your phone behind."
leave out (phrasal verb): To not include something. — "Please do not leave out any details."

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