Leaving

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The present participle of 'leave', meaning to go away from a place, person, or situation, or to allow something to remain in a particular condition. It can also mean to depart or abandon.

“He is leaving the company next month to pursue new opportunities abroad.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

leav·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

departingexitingabandoningquitting

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains L-E-A-V-I-N-G with the -ING ending; the EAV vowel pattern is notable

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the V (4 points) adds value to the -ING ending combination

Words Related to Leaving

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “leaving” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

leading leasing

Words you can make from Leaving

Shorter words formed from the letters in “leaving”.

agiel agile agnel algin alien align aline alive alvin angel angie angle anile anvil avile avine elain elian elvan evang gaine galei galen ganev

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