leaving[noun]Synonyms: remainder, balance, heel, remains, remanet, remnant, residual, residue, residuum, rest
Related Words: fragments,
pieces,
portions,
discards,
junk,
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leaving noun.
['li:vɪŋ] ME.[from LEAVE verb1 + -ING1.]1. In
pl. &
sing. What is left or remains; things left over, esp. as worthless.
ME.Graphic Their leavingswhat they did not touchmade a luxurious supper for all my waiters.2. The action of
LEAVE verb1.
LME.leaving certificate,
leaving examination,
leaving party, etc.
Comb.:
leaving-shop slang an unlicensed pawnshop.
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