noun
abandons
Abandons (noun) means Children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings. Example: “The orphanage cared for abandons left at its gates over the decades.”
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Children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings.
"The orphanage cared for abandons left at its gates over the decades."
How to use abandons
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned plural noun referring to abandoned children.
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What does “abandons” mean?
The word “abandons” means children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings. In plain terms, an old-fashioned plural noun referring to abandoned children.
How do you use “abandons” in a sentence?
Here is “abandons” used in a sentence: “The orphanage cared for abandons left at its gates over the decades.”
What part of speech is “abandons”?
“Abandons” is a noun.
What is the meaning of abandons?
"abandons" (noun) means children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings.
