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Definition

To abandon.

To forget about.

To not live longer than; to be survived by.

To leave (a trace of something).

To outdo; to progress faster than (someone or something else).

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In Context

  • "We left behind our luggage at the hotel."
  • "How could you leave me behind like that?"
  • "Dr. Chakwas: Shepard? You... you came for us. Shepard: No one gets left behind."
  • "Don't think I've left you all behind Still love you and Tennessee You're always on my mind"
  • "That's because, having left behind his senior position on the national network at the West Midlands Rail Executive in mid-March […], the energetic but mild-mannered Holmes has brought a distinctly forward-looking agenda to the Leicestershire heritage operation he now leads."
  • "We (accidentally) left behind our bags at the airport."
  • "Just leave your cares behind you and enjoy the party."
  • "Mrs Johnston died at thirty, and left behind three young daughters."
  • "The wound I got in my car accident left behind a massive scar."
  • "Unfortunately, this cleaning product leaves behind a noticeable residue."
  • "This product leaves behind all its competitors in the market."