Exiting
ˈɛksɪtɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo leave or go out from a place or situation.
ˈɛksɪtɪŋ
To go or come out of a place.
The audience started exiting the theater after the play.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a movie theater, and the movie's over. Exiting means you get up from your seat and go outside. It's just like leaving a room or a building!
👶 For kids: To go out of a place!
More Examples
Please remember to exit the building through the main entrance.
We are exiting the freeway at the next off-ramp.
How It's Used
"Passengers are exiting the plane."
"The actor exited stage left."
Causing feelings of excitement and anticipation.
ɪɡˈzaɪtɪŋ
That causes excitement or thrills
The upcoming vacation promises an exiting adventure.
💡 Simply: Think of a roller coaster! It's exiting because it gives you a rush and makes you feel really thrilled and anticipating something cool, like a new scene or a big surprise.
👶 For kids: Fun, amazing, and makes you feel happy!
More Examples
The band's performance was an exiting show.
The roller coaster ride was exiting.
How It's Used
"The exiting movie kept viewers on the edge of their seats."
"It was an exiting match of tennis."
From the verb "exit," derived from the Latin "exire," meaning "to go out."
The use of "exit" as a verb became common in the 18th century, referring to the action of leaving.
Memory tip
Think of the EXIT sign above a door – you're leaving.
Word Origin
"to go out, depart"