abandoned
/əˈbæn.dn̩d/
Meanings
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verb
1. Forsaking or leaving something, or someone, behind; forsaking a place, cause, or belief; deserting.
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verb
2. The act of relinquishing possession or control; giving up all rights to; forfeiting.
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noun
3. A place or thing that has been forsaken or deserted.
Pronunciation
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/əˈbæn.dn̩d/
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Antonyms
commendable , conscientious , correct , deserving , excellent , frequented , good , laudable , penitent , reclaimable , righteous , self-controlled , sociable , steady , upright , virtuous , visited , worthy
Synonyms
bad , careless , cast aside , corrupt , demoralized , depraved , deserted , discarded , dissolute , forsaken , graceless , hardened , impenitent , impetuous , incorrigible , irreclaimable , licentious , lost , obdurate , profligate , reckless , rejected , reprobate , shameless , sinful , uninhibited , unprincipled , unrestrained , vicious , vile , wanton , wicked , wild
Rhymes
Words rhyming with abandonedchandelier , mansion , ranger , stranger
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsabdomen (English) : The part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis.
abdominal (English) : Relating to the abdomen.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
abdomen (English) : The part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis.
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abdominal (English) : Relating to the abdomen.
Variants
List of all variants of abandoned that leads to same resultabandoned , abandon , abandoner , abandoners , abandoning , abandons , self-abandoned
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).abandons, abandoned, abandoning, abandonable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French abandoun ‘renouncing, abandoning’, from abandouner, present subjunctive of abandonner ‘to leave, abandon’.
Trivia
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The term 'abandoned' comes from the Old French word 'abandonner', meaning 'to leave behind'.
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The term 'abandoned' is often used in the context of urban exploration, where people explore abandoned buildings and structures.
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The term 'abandoned' is also used in the context of technology, where an 'abandoned software project' is one that has been left unfinished or no longer supported.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
desertion: The act of leaving a place, position, or duty without permission or intention of returning.
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forsake: To abandon or leave behind; to give up or renounce.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, abandoned places often represent loss, decay, or the passage of time. Examples include the Overlook Hotel in 'The Shining' by Stephen King and the abandoned amusement park in 'It' by Stephen King. In music, abandoned songs can evoke feelings of sadness, nostalgia, or longing.
How to Memorize "abandoned"
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visualize
- Imagine a person walking away from something or someone, leaving it behind.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a deserted place or a person leaving something behind.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'A B And On' to remember the definition: 'Abandon (leave) B (behind) And On (continue on without it).'
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