What does leaving mean?
Leaving means present participle and gerund of leave.
/ˈliːvɪŋ/ · verb
present participle and gerund of leave.
From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.
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Leaving means present participle and gerund of leave.
Common synonyms include departure, going away, going.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.
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