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to leave behind
[phrase form: leave]
01
to leave without taking someone or something with one
Transitive: to leave behind sb/sth | to leave behind sb/sth somewhere
02
to leave a lasting impact on the world or people through one's memories, legacy, and influence
Transitive: to leave behind a legacy
03
to surpass someone or something in development, achievement, or advancement
Transitive: to leave behind sb/sth
04
to leave a mark or sign of something's presence, existence, or occurrence
Transitive: to leave behind a sign
05
to discard or abandon someone or something as no longer relevant or important to one's present or future
Transitive: to leave behind sth
06
to move past a person or thing
Transitive: to leave behind sth
07
to be survived by individuals after one's death
Transitive: to leave behind family members
leave behind
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Example
The soldier had left behind his comrades in the battle.
The family left behind their belongings in the rush to evacuate the burning building.
The fleeing family was forced to leave behind their belongings in their hurried escape.
The ancient civilization left behind intricate carvings on the temple walls.
The hasty departure from the party left behind some personal belongings.
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