noun
Uncommon
abandoning
uh-BAN-duh-nihng
Abandoning (noun) means the act of leaving something or someone behind for good. Example: “Abandoning the old factory left dozens of workers without jobs.”
noun
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The act of leaving something or someone behind for good.
"Abandoning the old factory left dozens of workers without jobs."
How to use abandoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of giving up on or walking away from someone or something.
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- Plural
- abandonings
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Rhymes for abandoning
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What does “abandoning” mean?
The word “abandoning” means the act of leaving something or someone behind for good. In plain terms, the act of giving up on or walking away from someone or something.
How do you pronounce “abandoning”?
“Abandoning” is pronounced uh-BAN-duh-nihng (/əˈbændənɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “abandoning” in a sentence?
Here is “abandoning” used in a sentence: “Abandoning the old factory left dozens of workers without jobs.”
What part of speech is “abandoning”?
“Abandoning” is a noun.
Is “abandoning” a common word?
“Abandoning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
