B1
departure vs leave
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| departurenoun/dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/ | Meaning the act of leaving a place, or a person leaving a job | Goes with departure time | Example The manager announced his departure from the company last week. |
| leavenoun/liːv/ | Meaning time away from work that you are allowed to take, for example for a holiday or illness | Goes with sick leave | Example She is on maternity leave until the end of March. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He took unpaid to care for his father.