leaving

[ lee-ving ]

noun

1. something that is left; leave; left; residue.
2. leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaving¹

First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Eventually, the ground collapses, leaving a yawning hole.

From BBC

Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled with intrusive thoughts about what others were thinking.

From Science Daily

After starting a relationship with her mother Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell and leaving their home town in Bedfordshire, he subjected the toddler to sustained attacks that killed her.

From BBC

They were eventually arrested after leaving Isabella's body in a locked bathroom and on Friday Jeff was convicted of her murder, while Gleason-Mitchell admitted charges relating to the death and child cruelty.

From BBC

However, after splitting from the child's father, Gleason-Mitchell reunited with Jeff on 21 May 2023 before leaving Bedfordshire and fleeing to Great Yarmouth.

From BBC

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