Abandoning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbændənɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Abandoning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of abandon.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of abandon.
More Meanings
- An act in which something or someone is abandoned; abandonment, neglect
Example Sentences
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Many have been abandoning their homes due to the violence. (progressive)
Their abandoning their homes means no tax revenues for the county. (gerund)
An abandoning husband can be a precursor to bankruptcy. (participial adjective)
Word Forms
- abandonings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forsake, give up, vacate, desert, desolate, give.
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