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- Dictionaryabandoned/əˈband(ə)nd/
adjective
- 1. having been deserted or left: "an abandoned car" Similar
- 2. unrestrained; uninhibited: "a wild, abandoned dance" Similar
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ABANDONED definition: 1. left in a particular place or condition, usually forever: 2. left in a particular place or…. Learn more.
ABANDON definition: 1. to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever: 2. to stop doing an activity before you…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABANDONED is left without needed protection, care, or support. How to use abandoned in a sentence.
1. a. : to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. b. : to give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in. abandon property. 2. : to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment. abandon ship. soldiers forced to abandon their position. 3. : to withdraw protection, support, or help from.
Abandoned definition: forsaken or deserted. See examples of ABANDONED used in a sentence.
8 meanings: 1. to forsake completely; desert; leave behind 2. → See abandon ship 3. to give up completely 4. to yield control.... Click for more definitions.
verb (used with object) to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert: The crew finally abandoned the sinking ship and boarded a lifeboat. He abandoned his wife and children, leaving them in poverty. Antonyms: keep. to give up; withdraw from; discontinue:
An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied. The digging had left a network of abandoned mines and tunnels. American English : abandoned / əˈbændənd /
abandoned. adjective. /əˈbændənd/. /əˈbændənd/. left and no longer wanted, used or needed. an abandoned car/house. The child was found abandoned but unharmed. There was an abandoned supermarket trolley in the middle of the road. Extra Examples.
noun. the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry. “she danced with abandon ”
