Abandons

Pronunciation: /əˈbændənz/

Definitions of abandons

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'abandons' is a verb that indicates the action of leaving someone or something behind.

Example Sentences

A1 He abandons his old toys when he gets new ones.

A2 She abandons her study group to join a new one.

B1 The company abandons their old marketing strategy in favor of a new one.

B2 The explorer abandons his mission due to extreme weather conditions.

C1 The government abandons the controversial policy after public outcry.

C2 The artist abandons traditional techniques in favor of experimental methods.

Examples of abandons in a Sentence

formal The company abandons its old manufacturing plant to move to a more modern facility.

informal He always abandons his plans at the last minute.

slang She abandons her diet every weekend and indulges in junk food.

figurative When faced with challenges, she never abandons hope and keeps pushing forward.

Grammatical Forms of abandons

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

Origin and Evolution of abandons

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abandons' originated from the Old French word 'abandoner' which means to surrender or give up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abandons' has come to be used in English to mean deserting or leaving something behind without concern or care.