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Leaving

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The present participle of 'leave', meaning to go away from a place, person, or situation, or to allow something to remain in a particular condition. It can also mean to depart or abandon.

He is leaving the company next month to pursue new opportunities abroad.

Pronunciation

Syllables

leav·ing

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Synonyms

departingexitingabandoningquitting

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains L-E-A-V-I-N-G with the -ING ending; the EAV vowel pattern is notable

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the V (4 points) adds value to the -ING ending combination

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