A1verb 1K

Leave

🇬🇧 UK /["/liːv/","/liːvz/","/left/","/ˈliːvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/liːv/","/liːvz/","/left/","/ˈliːvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Leave

to go away from a person or a place

In simple words: to go away from a place

Leave in a sentence

• I will leave the house at 8 AM.
• Don't forget to leave your shoes at the door.
• She decided to leave her job and travel the world.
• Please leave a message after the beep.
• I hope you won't leave me alone in the dark.

How to use Leave

Use 'leave' when departing from a location or letting go of something. Avoid in very formal writing where terms like 'depart' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

leave + object

Memory hint

Think of 'leave' as 'to leave a place behind'—like walking out a door.

Related words

Collocations with Leave

• decide to
• intend to
• plan to
• for
• decide to
• intend to
• plan to
• for
• decide to
• intend to
• plan to
• for

Synonyms for Leave

• bequeath
• leave/let somebody alone
• let go

Opposites of Leave

• arrive
• stay

Common mistakes with Leave

• Confused with 'leave' as in 'not taking something' vs 'leave' meaning to depart.
• Using 'leave' without an object when the sentence requires one, e.g., 'leave the party.'
• Mixing up 'leave' with 'let' in phrases.

Frequently asked questions about Leave

What does Leave mean?

to go away from a place

What is the definition of Leave?

to go away from a person or a place

How do you use Leave in a sentence?

I will leave the house at 8 AM.

Can you give another example of Leave?

Don't forget to leave your shoes at the door.

What are synonyms for Leave?

Common alternatives include bequeath, leave/let somebody alone, let go.

What is the opposite of Leave?

Opposite meanings include arrive, stay.

What words go with Leave?

It commonly pairs with decide to, intend to, plan to, for, decide to, intend to, plan to, for, decide to, intend to, plan to, for.

What are common mistakes when using Leave?

Confused with 'leave' as in 'not taking something' vs 'leave' meaning to depart. Using 'leave' without an object when the sentence requires one, e.g., 'leave the party.' Mixing up 'leave' with 'let' in phrases.

How do you pronounce Leave?

US: /["/liːv/","/liːvz/","/left/","/ˈliːvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/liːv/","/liːvz/","/left/","/ˈliːvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Leave?

Use 'leave' when departing from a location or letting go of something. Avoid in very formal writing where terms like 'depart' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Leave?

"Leave" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.