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/əˈbændən/
To leave someone or something permanently; to stop doing something before it is finished.
“They had to abandon the project due to lack of funding.”
Synonyms:desert, forsake, relinquish | Antonyms:keep, maintain, continue | Family: abandonment (noun), abandoned (adjective)
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
Large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect; having a particular meaning.
“There has been a significant increase in the number of students studying abroad.”
Synonyms:considerable, notable, substantial | Antonyms:insignificant, minor, negligible | Family: significance (noun), significantly (adverb)
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/əˈbændən/
To leave someone or something permanently, especially when you should stay with them.
“The family had to abandon their home after the flood.”
/ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
The process of teaching and learning, usually at a school, college, or university.
“She received a excellent education at the local university.”
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
Large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect.
“There has been a significant increase in the number of students studying abroad.”
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