leaving

UK: ˈliːvɪŋ | US: ˈliːvɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the act of departing or going away

  2. v. (present participle of "leave") to go away from a place

Structure
leave <to depart>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "leaving" is the present participle of the verb "leave," which originates from Old English "lǣfan" (to let remain, depart). The root "leave" evolved from Proto-Germanic *laibijaną (to let stay), while the suffix "-ing" is a common English present participle marker derived from Old English "-ende." The combination reflects the ongoing action of departing or allowing something to remain.

Examples

  1. She is leaving the office early today.

  2. His sudden leaving surprised everyone.

  3. The train will be leaving in five minutes.

  4. Leaving the door open might invite trouble.

  5. I saw him leaving the party quietly.