Abandoning

Pronunciation: /əˈbændənɪŋ/

Definitions of abandoning

verb to leave behind or give up on

Example Sentences

A1 She was abandoning her old toys to make room for new ones.

A2 The cat was abandoning its hunt when it heard a loud noise.

B1 The company was considering abandoning the project due to lack of funding.

B2 After years of hard work, he was on the verge of abandoning his dream of becoming a professional athlete.

C1 The government faced backlash for abandoning its promise to improve public transportation.

C2 Despite the risks, the explorers decided to continue their journey instead of abandoning it halfway.

Examples of abandoning in a Sentence

formal The company faced legal consequences for abandoning their environmental responsibilities.

informal She regretted abandoning her old hobby of painting.

slang I can't believe he's abandoning his friends for a girl he just met.

figurative Abandoning ship in the middle of a storm is never a good idea.

Grammatical Forms of abandoning

• past tense: abandoned
• plural: abandoning
• comparative: more abandoning
• superlative: most abandoning
• present tense: abandon
• future tense: will abandon
• perfect tense: have abandoned
• continuous tense: is abandoning
• singular: abandoning
• positive degree: abandoning
• infinitive: to abandon
• gerund: abandoning
• participle: abandoned

Origin and Evolution of abandoning

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abandoning' originated from the Old French word 'abandoner' which meant 'surrender' or 'give up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'abandoning' has evolved to signify leaving something behind or neglecting it, often in a reckless or careless manner.