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Phrasal Verb - leaving for

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

A phrasal verb where 'leave' means to go away, usually implying a journey or travel, and 'for' indicates the destination or reason for going. It is used when planning to depart or when describing someone who is departing.

Examples

No.Example
1I'm leaving for the airport in an hour.
2They left for New York early in the morning.
3Can you give me a ride to the bus station? I'm leaving for Chicago tomorrow.
4We're leaving for the beach as soon as we finish packing.
5She left for the doctor's appointment an hour ago.
6I'll be leaving for work soon.
7They left for the train station before sunrise.
8We're leaving for the concert at 7 PM.
9He left for the store to buy some milk.
10They left for the party an hour late.