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Meaning of leave alone
The primary meaning of "leave alone" is to refrain from interfering or bothering someone or something.
Etymology of leave alone
The phrase "leave alone" originated from the Old English words "læfan" meaning "to leave" and "ān" meaning "one" or "alone", which combined to form the phrase "leave alone" with the meaning of leaving someone or something undisturbed or unbothered
Historically, the phrase has been used in various contexts, including literature, law, and everyday conversation, to convey the idea of non-interference or non-intervention
Synonyms
let be
ignore
neglect
disregard
overlook
dismiss
reject
abandon
desert
forsake
relinquish
surrender
give up
quit
cease
stop
desist
refrain
abstain
spare
exempt
excuse
reprieve
pardon
tolerate
endure
bear
allow
permit
leave undisturbed
leave untouched
leave unbothered
leave unmolested
leave to oneself
have nothing to do with
keep away from
keep hands off
mind one's own business
not interfere
not meddle
not intervene
stay away
steer clear
avoid
shun
eschew
evade
elude
Definitions
- To refrain from interfering with or bothering someone or something
- * To allow someone or something to remain in a particular state or condition without being disturbed or affected
- * To stop doing something or to stop trying to do something
Usage Examples
- Please leave me alone, I need to finish this project
- * The police were told to leave the suspect alone until the detective arrived
- * She asked her friends to leave her alone for a while so she could study
- * The government decided to leave the economy alone and let market forces dictate the outcome