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- pronunciation:
- liv
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder
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noun |
| definition 1: |
permission.
They gave her leave to investigate.- synonyms:
- license, permission
- similar words:
- allowance, approval, authorization, consent, indulgence, liberty, sanction
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| definition 2: |
a permitted period of vacation or absence, as from work or the military.
The soldier was given two weeks' leave.I am on leave until next week.- similar words:
- absence, congé, furlough, holiday, respite, sabbatical, sabbatical leave, vacation
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| definition 3: |
the act of leaving; farewell; departure (often prec. by "take").
He took leave of us abruptly.- synonyms:
- departure, farewell, parting
- similar words:
- adieu, congé, egress, exit, going, leave-taking, withdrawal
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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.
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