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Meaning of leave behind

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

leave behind

verb

Definitions

  1. To abandon.

    Example: How could you leave me behind like that?

  2. To forget about.

    Example: We (accidentally) left behind our bags at the airport.

  3. To not live longer than; to be survived by.

    Example: Mrs Johnston died at thirty, and left behind three young daughters.

  4. To leave (a trace of something).

    Example: The wound I got in my car accident left behind a massive scar.