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depart

 

[ dɪˈpɑːt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

airport

To leave, especially to start a journey.

Synonyms

go, leave, set out.

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Word Description / Examples
depart

This is often used in formal or official situations, such as public announcements or schedules. It means to leave a place, especially to start a journey.

  • The train will depart from platform 5 at 6 PM.
  • The flight is scheduled to depart at 10 AM.
leave

This can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It means to go away from a place or a person, and can also imply permanence or a longer duration.

  • I leave for work at 8 AM every day.
  • She had to leave the meeting early.
go

This word is very general and informal. It can be used in everyday conversation to mean leaving a place or moving from one place to another.

  • I have to go now, it's getting late.
  • Let's go to the park this afternoon.
set out

This phrase is typically used when starting a journey, especially one that is planned and might be long or challenging.

  • They set out on their road trip early in the morning.
  • He set out on a journey to discover new lands.

Examples of usage

  • He departed for Paris early in the morning.
  • The flight is scheduled to depart at 3:00 PM.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The act of leaving a place, especially for a journey.

Synonyms

exit, going away, leaving.

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depart

Formal setting, usually for travel or official departure.

  • The train will depart at 6 PM
  • The CEO will depart after the meeting
leaving

Everyday setting, generally referring to any kind of departure.

  • She is leaving the party now
  • They are leaving for the airport soon
exit

Neutral or instructional setting, often referring to leaving a location or scene.

  • Please exit through the back door
  • She made a quick exit from the room
going away

Casual setting, often referring to leaving for a vacation or a temporary period.

  • He is going away for the weekend
  • They're going away on a trip next month

Examples of usage

  • His sudden departure surprised everyone.
  • We will miss her upon her departure.

Translations

Translations of the word "depart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 partir

🇮🇳 प्रस्थान करना (prasthaan karna)

🇩🇪 abfahren

🇮🇩 berangkat

🇺🇦 відправлятися

🇵🇱 odjeżdżać

🇯🇵 出発する (shuppatsu suru)

🇫🇷 partir

🇪🇸 partir

🇹🇷 ayrılmak

🇰🇷 떠나다 (tteonada)

🇸🇦 يغادر (yughadir)

🇨🇿 odjet

🇸🇰 odísť

🇨🇳 离开 (líkāi)

🇸🇮 oditi

🇮🇸 fara

🇰🇿 кету

🇬🇪 წასვლა (tsasvla)

🇦🇿 getmək

🇲🇽 partir

Etymology

The word 'depart' originated from the Old French word 'departir', which means to divide or leave. It entered the English language in the 13th century and has since evolved to represent the act of leaving or starting a journey. Over time, 'depart' has become a commonly used verb to describe moving away from a place or setting out on a trip.

See also: departed, departing, department, departments, departure.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,862 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.