Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
Departure
/dɪˈpɑːtʃə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Her departure is at 3 PM tomorrow.Check our departure gate on the airport screen.
Etymology:
The word departure comes from the Old French departir, meaning to divide or separate. This evolved into the Middle English term depart, which eventually gave rise to departure.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words 
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