English · Common Verbs
leaving
/ˈliːvɪŋ/
[/ˈliːvɪŋ/]
present participle of leave
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'leave': going away from a place, happening now.
Example
We are leaving for the airport in twenty minutes, so please finish packing your bag quickly.
We are leaving for the airport in twenty minutes, so please finish packing your bag quickly.
Etymology
From Old English 'lǣfan' (to leave) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses for ongoing or planned departure.