Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abandoned
adjective
/əˈbændənd/
Definition
To be left behind or no longer cared for.
Examples
- The old house stood abandoned for years, covered in vines.
- The puppy was found abandoned on the roadside, waiting for someone to help.
- After the factory closed, many families abandoned their homes in search of new jobs.
Meaning
Describes something or someone that has been deserted or given up on, typically implying a sense of neglect or loss.
Synonyms
- deserted
- forsaken
- neglected
- discarded
- left behind
