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Definition of depart

depart

/dɪˈpɑːrt/
de · part
Adjective:departed
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Past Simple:departed
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Past Participle:departed
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Present Participle:departing
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1

To leave a place, especially in order to start a journey.

Example

"The express train to Chicago will depart from platform four in ten minutes."

2

To deviate or diverge from an established course, standard, or plan (usually followed by 'from').

Example

"In her latest novel, the author chose to depart from her usual historical style."

3

To pass away or die (used euphemistically).

Example

"He departed peacefully in his sleep at the age of ninety-two."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French departir ('to divide, distribute, or separate'), from Late Latin departire, formed from the prefix de- ('from, away') and partire ('to part or divide').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depart
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