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Meaning of leave
verb
- To have a consequence or remnant.
- To depart; to separate from.
- To transfer something.
- To remain (behind); to stay.
- To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).
noun
- The action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
- The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones).
noun
- Permission to be absent; time away from one's work. Example: I've been given three weeks' leave by my boss.
- Permission. Example: Might I beg leave to accompany you?
- Farewell, departure. Example: I took my leave of the gentleman without a backward glance.
verb
- To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant. Example: We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.
verb
- To produce leaves or foliage.
verb
- To raise; to levy.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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