Definitions and Examples of going, leaving, departure
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Moving or traveling to a different location.
Example
I am going to the store to buy some groceries.
Going away from a particular place or person.
Example
She is leaving for the airport in an hour.
The act of leaving a particular place or situation.
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by an hour.
Key Differences: going vs leaving vs departure
- 1Going refers to the action of moving towards a particular location.
- 2Leaving refers to the action of going away from a particular place or person.
- 3Departure is a noun that describes the act of leaving a particular place or situation.
Effective Usage of going, leaving, departure
- 1Travel: Use going and departure when talking about travel plans.
- 2Goodbyes: Use leaving and departure when saying goodbye to someone.
- 3Directions: Use going when giving directions to a particular location.
Remember this!
The antonyms of coming are going, leaving, and departure. Use going when referring to the action of moving towards a particular location, leaving when referring to the action of going away from a particular place or person, and departure when referring to the act of leaving a particular place or situation. These words can be used in various contexts such as travel, goodbyes, and giving directions.