Definitions and Examples of leave, depart, move
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To go away from a place or person.
Example
He had to leave the party early because he had an early morning meeting.
To leave a place, especially to start a journey.
Example
The flight is scheduled to depart at 9 pm, so we need to be at the airport by 7 pm.
To change one's place of residence or work.
Example
She decided to move to a bigger apartment after she got a promotion at work.
Key Differences: leave vs depart vs move
- 1Leave implies going away from a place or person, while depart implies leaving a place to start a journey.
- 2Move implies changing one's place of residence or work, while stay implies remaining in one place or position.
Effective Usage of leave, depart, move
- 1Travel: Use leave and depart when talking about traveling or going on a trip.
- 2Real Estate: Use move when talking about changing one's place of residence or work.
- 3Hospitality: Use stay when talking about accommodations or lodging.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of stay are leave, depart, and move. Use leave and depart when talking about traveling or going on a trip. Use move when talking about changing one's place of residence or work. Use stay when talking about accommodations or lodging.
