Definition

Left behind or no longer cared for; something that has been deserted or given up.

Example

The abandoned house stood silent and eerie at the end of the street.

Conversation

Did you see that old house on the corner?

Yeah, it looks so abandoned and creepy.

I wonder what happened to the people who lived there.

Me too. It's sad to see places like that just left behind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abandoned → It is formed from "abandon" (from Old French *abandoner*, meaning to give up or forsake) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "abandoned" means having been given up or forsaken, often referring to something left behind.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'abandon' meaning to give up or leave something behind, and remember that 'abandoned' describes something that has been left behind.

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