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The hikers had to abandon the trail when the storm began.
What does Abandon mean?
Abandon means leave behind or give up.
Dictionary definition
To leave something behind or stop supporting it.
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Do not abandon a pet or leave it without care.
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The character chose not to abandon her friend during the challenge.
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What does it mean to abandon a plan?
Abandoning a plan means giving it up. Taking a short break before continuing is different.
Practice 2
Which group abandoned its plan to build a kite?
The group that chose a different project gave up the kite plan. The other groups paused, finished, or prepared to begin it.
Practice 3
The team decided to abandon the project. Which word can replace abandon to describe the opposite action?
Continue means carry on with the project instead of giving it up. Pause means stop temporarily; discuss and change do not necessarily mean carrying on.
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Abandon
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WordAbandon.
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MeaningAbandon means leave behind or give up.
ExampleExample: The hikers had to abandon the trail when the storm began.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · ban · duhn
- Strongest beat
- ban
- Ending
- duhn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ban.
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Synonyms
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leaveCan mean going away from something; abandon usually suggests leaving it behind, not just stepping away briefly.
give upMatches abandon when someone stops pursuing a plan or activity.
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Abandon word family
Base word
abandon
verb
abandons
Used with he, she, or it in the present tense.
verb
abandoned
Past tense of abandon.
verb
abandoning
The -ing form of abandon.
noun
abandonment
The act of leaving something behind or giving it up.
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