Definitions and Examples of go, leave, depart
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move away from a place or person towards another location.
Example
I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.
To depart from a place or person, often for an extended period.
Example
He had to leave early to catch his flight.
To leave a place, especially for a specific purpose or destination.
Example
The train will depart from platform 3 in 10 minutes.
Key Differences: go vs leave vs depart
- 1Go implies movement towards a destination, while come implies movement towards the speaker.
- 2Leave implies a more permanent departure than go or depart.
- 3Depart is a more formal term that implies a planned or scheduled departure.
Effective Usage of go, leave, depart
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms when discussing travel plans or directions.
- 2Socializing: Use these antonyms when inviting someone over or saying goodbye.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms when discussing arrivals and departures of people or goods.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of come are go, leave, and depart. These words describe the opposite direction of movement, implying a change in location or position. Use these antonyms in various contexts such as travel, socializing, and business to convey different meanings and intentions.
