departure
the act of departing
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,761 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,305 times across 191,579 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of departing also: going, going away, leaving
- a variation that deviates from the standard or norm also: deviation, divergence, difference the deviation from the mean
- euphemistic expressions for death also: passing, loss, exit, expiration, going, release thousands mourned his passing
departure in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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And finally the day of departure dawned.
The Soul of a Child · Edwin Björkman · Chapter 1
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On their departure Mr. Kendrew wisely started a new subject.
Man and Wife · Wilkie Collins · Chapter 1
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The shock of Audrey's departure had had that effect upon me.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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Penelope also heard of her son’s departure, but was consoled by a dream.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
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After the instructor had closed the door softly and taken his departure, Kenneth sat down in an easy-chair and indulged in regrets.
The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories · Ralph Henry Barbour · Chapter 1