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How to pronounce leave
Say it like this: /ˈliv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does leave mean?
verbTo have a consequence or remnant.
“The ants did not leave so much as a crumb of bread.”
To cause, to result in.
“She left disappointed.”
To put; to place; to deposit; to deliver, with a sense of withdrawing oneself.
“Leave your hat in the hall.”
nounThe action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
“He made 45 leaves in his innings of 64.”
The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones)
The tiles remaining on a player's rack after his or her turn.
“I didn't score much, but LING was a good leave.”
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