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- Dictionaryabandoned/əˈband(ə)nd/
adjective
- 1. having been deserted or left: "an abandoned car" Similar
- 2. unrestrained; uninhibited: "a wild, abandoned dance" Similar
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ABANDONED definition: 1. left in a particular place or condition, usually forever: 2. left in a particular place or…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABANDONED is left without needed protection, care, or support. How to use abandoned in a sentence.
to stop doing an activity before you have finished it: The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions. They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain. The party has now abandoned its policy of unilateral disarmament. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples.
1. a. : to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. b. : to give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in. abandon property. 2. : to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment. abandon ship. soldiers forced to abandon their position. 3. : to withdraw protection, support, or help from.
verb (used with object) to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert: The crew finally abandoned the sinking ship and boarded a lifeboat. He abandoned his wife and children, leaving them in poverty. Antonyms: keep. to give up; withdraw from; discontinue:
An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied. The digging had left a network of abandoned mines and tunnels. American English : abandoned / əˈbændənd /
Abandoned definition: forsaken or deserted. See examples of ABANDONED used in a sentence.
