exiting
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɛksɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈɛksɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of leaving a place or situation.
Example
The exiting of the crowd was orderly and calm.
Conversation
Did you hear about the exiting news from the concert last night?
No, what happened?
They announced a surprise guest, and everyone was so excited during the exiting part of the show.
That sounds amazing! I wish I could have been there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
departure
exit
leaving
Antonyms
arrival
entrance
entry
verb
Definition
To leave a place or go out from a location.
Example
She is exiting the building after the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: exited
Past Participle: exited
Conversation
Did you see the trailer for that new movie?
Yeah, it looks really exiting!
I can't wait to watch it this weekend.
Root Explanation
Exiting is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "it" (from Latin "ire", meaning to go). The word describes the action of going out or leaving a place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'going out' ('ex-') when you hear 'exiting' — it means to leave a place.
Visually Confused Words
exciting
unexisting
unexciting
excitingly
expiring
exacting