Vocabulary Entry

abandon

|verb • noun

verb

to leave someone or something behind, often in a moment of difficulty.

Example Sentences

"They decided to abandon the old house because it was too costly to maintain."

"The ship was abandoned after it struck the iceberg."

"He felt he had to abandon his plans when he received the bad news."

noun

Example Sentences

"The group faced the harsh reality of their abandonment in the wilderness."

"Her abandonment of the project left many team members feeling confused."

"The abandonment of the once-thriving community was a painful sight."