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Our departure is at eight o’clock.
What does Departure mean?
The time when someone leaves.
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The act of leaving a place to begin or continue a trip.
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The board listed every departure time.
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Because of rain, the class waited for the delayed departure of the ferry.
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What does departure mean?
Departure means The time when someone leaves.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to departure?
The choice "leaving" is closest in meaning because departure means the time when someone leaves.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for departure?
The choice "arrival" is a strong contrast because departure means the time when someone leaves.
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MeaningDeparture means The time when someone leaves.
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arrivalReaching a place.
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depart
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departure
The act or time of leaving.
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