How to Use "Leave" in English

Leave is a versatile word in English, used as both a verb and a noun.

As a Verb

Meaning:

• To go away from a place
• To allow something to remain
• To depart

Examples:

• Leaving a place: "I'm leaving for work now."
• Allowing something to remain: "Please leave the door open."
• Departing: "She left the party early."

Phrasal Verbs with "Leave":

• Leave behind: To forget to take something with you.
  • "I left my phone behind."
• Leave out: To omit something.
  • "I accidentally left out a word."
• Leave off: To stop doing something.
  • "Let's leave off for today."

As a Noun

Meaning:

• Permission to be absent from work or school
• A departure

Examples:

• Permission: "I need to ask for a leave of absence."
• Departure: "His departure was unexpected."

Remember:

• The verb "leave" is often used in the past tense as "left."
• The noun "leave" is often used in the plural form "leaves."

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