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abandoning

uh-BAN-duh-ning/əˈbændənɪŋ/

2 meanings of abandoning

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of abandon. Use this -ing form after words like 'is' or 'was'.

    The family is abandoning their old house this spring.

    Abandoning the game early, the players walked off the field.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of leaving a person or thing behind and no longer caring for it.

    Like leaving a pet at the side of the road and driving away.

    The abandoning of the pets made the whole neighborhood angry.

    Her abandoning of the team upset everyone who had trusted her.

    Similardesertion, neglect

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abandoning is a form of abandon

abandon, verb: To leave a person, place, or thing behind and not come back, especially in danger. Full entry

Forms
abandonabandons he/she/itabandoning -ing formabandoned past tense, past participle
Spelling
abandon → abandoning: add -ing

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