Depart

Definition

Depart means to leave a place, especially to begin a journey, or to move away from a standard, expectation, or rule. It can also refer to passing away or dying.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɑrt/
• Respelling: dih-PART

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɑːt/
• Respelling: dih-PAHT

The pronunciation of "depart" is slightly different between American and British English, particularly in the vowel sound of the second syllable.

Etymology

The word "depart" comes from the Old French "departir," meaning "to divide" or "to leave," which in turn comes from Latin "departire," meaning "to distribute" or "to divide." The word entered the English language in the late 13th century and has since retained its meaning of leaving or moving away.

Derivatives

• Departure (noun)
• Departing (verb)
• Departed (adjective)
• Departures (noun, plural)
• Undeparted (adjective, rare)

Synonyms

• Leave
• Exit
• Withdraw

Antonyms

• Arrive
• Enter
• Stay

Usage

The word "depart" is often used to describe the act of leaving or moving away from a place, usually to start a journey. It can also be used figuratively to refer to moving away from norms, traditions, or principles. For example: "The train departs at noon," or "He departed from the usual methods to try something innovative." It is also used in the context of death, as in "He departed this life peacefully."

Related Terms

• Departure: The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
• Disembark: To leave a vehicle or ship.
• Migration: The movement of people or animals from one region to another.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To leave, especially to begin a journey: Refers to physically moving away from a location or starting a trip.
  • Example: "The flight departs at 5 PM."
• To move away from a standard or norm: Refers to changing course or doing something differently from what is expected or conventional.
  • Example: "She departed from tradition by choosing a modern wedding dress."
• To pass away: Refers to dying or passing from life.
  • Example: "He departed this world after a long illness."