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Abandoned Definition & Meaning

abandoned
adjective
  1. forsaken by owner or inhabitants ; "weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse"
  2. free from constraint; "an abandoned sadness born of grief"- Liam O'Flaherty

"Abandoned" in song lyrics

See how abandoned is used in real songs:

  • "To get away from everybody she had already abandoned"
    Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique — Inside Your Eyes
  • "Until she woke up in the same hospital she was abandoned"
    Alexipharmic — Summer
  • "Raised up in chains and I'm mentally abandoned"
    Armani of York — Squalay

Usage tips for "abandoned"

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Frequently asked questions

What does abandoned mean?
forsaken by owner or inhabitants ; "weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse" free from constraint; "an abandoned sadness born of grief"- Liam O'Flaherty
What part of speech is abandoned?
Abandoned is an adjective.
How many definitions does abandoned have?
Abandoned has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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