What are the definitions of “leave out”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Not include.
He was LEFT OUT of the side because he hasn't been playing too well lately.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “leave out”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb leave out is to not include someone or something in a group, list, or activity. For example, it can mean not inviting someone to a party, not mentioning a detail in a story, or not considering an option.
What are the different verb forms of “leave out”?
| Root Verb | leave out |
| Third Person Singular Present | leaves out |
| Present Participle | leaving out |
| Simple Past | left out |
| Past Participle | left out |
Example
Please don't leave out any important details in your report.
Example
She always leaves out the onions when she makes pasta sauce.
Example
He is leaving out the controversial topic from his presentation.
Example
They left out the new employee from the team lunch.
Example
The important information was accidentally left out of the document.
What kind of phrasal verb is “leave out”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“leave out” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
She left out the sugar from the recipe.
Example
He left out his friend from the guest list.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“leave out” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She left out the sugar from the recipe.
Example
He left out his friend from the guest list.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “leave out”?
Good things to know
Does “leave out” have an informal or formal tone?
Leave out is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as business meetings or academic writing, depending on the specific context.
