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leaving things alone

leaving things alone is the present participle and gerund of leave things alone.

Meaning of leave things alone

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic, informal) Synonym of let it be.
    Synonyms:
    let it be

Questions about leaving things alone

What is leaving things alone the present participle and gerund of?
Leaving things alone is the present participle and gerund of leave things alone.

Words near leaving things alone in the dictionary

  1. leaving something to be desired
  2. leaving the ball in someone's court
  3. leaving the chat
  4. leaving the door open
  5. leaving the nest
  6. leaving things alone
  7. leaving to chance
  8. leaving to the imagination
  9. leaving well alone
  10. leavings
  11. Leavis

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