Depart — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈpärt/ de·part

Meaning & Definition of Depart

Depart (verb)

  1. to go away, leave
  2. die
  3. to leave a job or position

Depart (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to leave a place often for another

    "I'll sing one more song before I depart"

    opposite: arrive, come, show up, turn up
  2. to stop living

    "a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year"

    opposite: breathe, live

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Depart

The most common words with a similar meaning to Depart:

Chiefly British: clear off, peg out
British: scarper, snuff it
British slang: bugger off

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Depart

Words with the opposite meaning of Depart:

Near Antonyms of Depart

Word Forms of Depart

Inflections: departed, departing, departs

Origin & Etymology of Depart

Middle English, to divide, part company, from Anglo-French departir, from de- + partir to divide, from Latin partire, from part-, pars part

First known use: 13th centuryi

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Words & Phrases Containing Depart

Frequently Asked Questions about Depart

What does "Depart" mean?

"Depart" means to go away, leave. As a verb, it is defined as: to go away, leave. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Depart"?

Other words for "Depart" include bail, bail out, begone, book, bug off, bug out, bugger off and buzz (off). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Depart" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Depart"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Depart". Common alternatives include bail, bail out, begone, book, bug off, bug out, bugger off, buzz (off), clear off and clear out.

What is a slang word for "Depart"?

Slang words for "Depart" include book, croak, kick in, kick off and bugger off.

What is the opposite of "Depart"?

Antonyms of "Depart" include arrive, come, show up, turn up, breathe and live. Near antonyms include abide, dwell, lodge and remain.

How do you use "Depart" in a sentence?

Examples of "Depart" in a sentence: "I'll sing one more song before I depart"; "a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year".

Is "Depart" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Depart" is a verb.

Is "Depart" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Depart" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.