- pronunciation:
- liv
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
permission.
When he asked if he could stay up late, his mother gave him leave.- synonyms:
- license, permission
- similar words:
- allowance, approval, consent, liberty, sanction
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| definition 2: |
a permitted period of vacation or absence.
The soldier received two weeks' leave to be with his family.- similar words:
- absence, furlough, holiday, vacation
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| related words: |
permission |
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Word Builder: kinds of leave
- family medical leave:
time away from work to take care of someone in your family who is sick.
- parental leave:
time away from work to take care of a new baby in your family.
- personal leave:
time away from work to take care of personal business.
- sick leave:
time away from work because you are sick.