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leaves alone

leaves alone is the third-person singular simple present indicative of leave alone.

Meaning of leave alone

Verb

leave alone (third-person singular simple present leaves alone, present participle leaving alone, simple past and past participle left alone)

  1. (transitive) To stop bothering (a person).
    • I wish he'd leave me alone.
    Synonyms:
    let alone
  2. (transitive) To desist or refrain from involvement with.
    • It's safest to leave dangerous chemicals alone.

Questions about leaves alone

What is leaves alone the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Leaves alone is the third-person singular simple present indicative of leave alone.

Words near leaves alone in the dictionary

  1. Leavertons
  2. leaves
  3. leaves a lot to be desired
  4. leaves a mark
  5. leaves a sour taste in one's mouth
  6. leaves alone
  7. leaves aside
  8. leaves at the altar
  9. leaves at the door
  10. leaves be
  11. leaves behind

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