Definitions and Examples of depart, leave
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To leave a place, especially for a journey or a new destination.
Example
We will depart for our vacation tomorrow morning.
To go away from a place or person.
Example
I have to leave early today to catch my flight.
Key Differences: depart vs leave
- 1Depart is often used in the context of travel or a journey, while leave can be used in any context where someone is going away from a place or person.
- 2Leave can also mean to abandon or desert someone or something, while depart does not have this connotation.
Effective Usage of depart, leave
- 1Travel: Use depart when talking about leaving for a trip or journey.
- 2Everyday Conversation: Use leave when talking about going away from a place or person.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety to your writing and avoid repetition.
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Remember this!
The antonyms depart and leave both convey the idea of going away from a place or person. However, depart is often used in the context of travel or a journey, while leave can be used in any context. Use these antonyms in everyday conversation, travel, and writing to add variety and avoid repetition.
