abandon
/əˈbændən/
a · ban · don
ə · ˈbæn · dən
English Definition
v. to leave behind
Significado en Español
abandonar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bỏ rơi, từ bỏ
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Example Sentence
He abandoned his dog in the street.
他把狗遗弃在街上。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ban=prohibit，ab=leave.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for the word “abandon”?
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A
maintain
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B
desert
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C
create
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D
improve
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B — desert.
“abandon” means v. to leave behind
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sailors had to ______ the sinking ship and swim to shore.
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A
rescue
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B
abandon
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C
board
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D
repair
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B — abandon.
“abandon” means v. to leave behind
Common questions about “abandon”
What does “abandon” mean?
abandon — v. to leave behind. In Chinese: 遗弃，放弃.
How do you pronounce “abandon”?
abandon is pronounced /əˈbændən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · ban · don.
How do you use “abandon” in a sentence?
He abandoned his dog in the street. (他把狗遗弃在街上。)
What are synonyms for “abandon”?
desert, forsake — all close in meaning to abandon (v. to leave behind).
Is “abandon” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. abandon appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abandon”?
ban=prohibit，ab=leave.
