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How do you spell Abandon?

Correct spelling

abandon

A + BAND + ON. There's a band in abandon.

Why is abandon spelled this way?

From Old French abandoner, to surrender control. The word carries the weight of letting go completely — not just leaving, but releasing all claim or connection.

Common misspellings of abandon

abandenabandunabondonabandonn

Example

They had to abandon the sinking ship.

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The correct spelling is "abandon". A + BAND + ON. There's a band in abandon.
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Other commonly misspelled words

disappear disappearance disappoint disaster

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