departure
English meaning: Departure
Definition
The act of departing or something that has departed.
Example
“The departure was scheduled for noon.”
Another example: “The film is a bold departure from the director's earlier work.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to formal; the act of leaving ('time of departure'), or figuratively a deviation from the norm ('a departure from tradition'). Common in travel, scheduling and discussions of change. Opposite of 'arrival'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'departir' (to divide, separate) plus '-ure'; the 'leaving' sense developed in the 15th century.
Synonyms
- divergence
- release
- deviation
- exit
- passing
- expiration
- loss
- difference
- leaving
- going away
Antonyms / Opposites
- arrival
- return
Related Words
Common Collocations
- time of departure
- departure lounge
- point of departure
- sudden departure
- departure from tradition
Word Forms
depart (v); departs; departed; departing; departure (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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