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Collocation

leave early

verb + adverb verb + adverb

to go away or depart before the usual or expected time

leave early: to go away or depart before the usual or expected time

Definition

'leave early' is a common English collocation. to go away or depart before the usual or expected time

leave + early

“I have a dentist appointment, so I need to leave early today.”

Examples

  • I need to leave early today because I have a doctor’s appointment.
  • Can we leave early after the meeting ends?
  • She left early to pick up her kids from school.
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  • If you finish your tasks, you can leave early.
  • We are leaving early tomorrow to avoid traffic on the highway.
  • He had to leave early, even though he wanted to stay for the whole presentation.
  • They left early so they could catch the last train home.
  • I left early from the party, but I still had a great time.
  • Please let your manager know in advance if you need to leave early.