Leave Behind

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Pronunciation: /liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/

Definitions of leave behind

noun a person or thing that has been left behind

Example Sentences

A1 I always check to make sure I don't leave behind any personal belongings when I go out.

A2 The tourist accidentally left behind their passport at the hotel.

B1 It's important to not leave behind any evidence when committing a crime.

B2 The legacy he left behind will be remembered for generations to come.

C1 The artist's work left behind a lasting impact on the art world.

C2 The explorer's expedition left behind a trail of discoveries that changed history.

verb to go away from without taking or removing

Example Sentences

A1 I always leave behind my keys on the kitchen counter.

A2 Don't forget to leave behind your contact information before you go.

B1 The traveler decided to leave behind his old clothes and buy new ones.

B2 She made a conscious effort to leave behind her past mistakes and move forward.

C1 The artist's legacy will leave behind a lasting impact on the art world.

C2 As he retired, he chose to leave behind a successful career to focus on his family.

Examples of leave behind in a Sentence

formal It is important to ensure you do not leave behind any personal belongings when checking out of the hotel.

informal Hey, don't forget to grab your jacket so you don't leave it behind at the restaurant.

slang I always double check to make sure I don't leave my phone behind when I go out.

figurative As we move forward, let's leave behind any negative attitudes and focus on positivity.

Grammatical Forms of leave behind

past tense

left

plural

leave behinds

comparative

more left behind

superlative

most left behind

present tense

leaves behind

future tense

will leave behind

perfect tense

have left behind

continuous tense

is leaving behind

singular

leaves behind

positive degree

left behind

infinitive

to leave behind

gerund

leaving behind

participle

left behind

Origin and Evolution of leave behind

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'leave behind' originated from Old English, where 'leave' meant to allow to remain in a particular place or condition, and 'behind' referred to the rear or back part of something.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'leave behind' has evolved to mean to abandon or forget something or someone, with a connotation of moving forward or progressing without them.