Abandon vs Abandun

Which Spelling is Correct?

Learn the difference between these commonly confused spellings and when to use each one.

Correct: Abandon

The correct spelling is abandon. This is the standard English spelling used in all contexts.

Incorrect: Abandun

Abandun is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "abandon" with an "o".

Definition of Abandon

Abandon (verb): To give up completely; to leave permanently; to desert or forsake.

Abandon (noun): Complete lack of inhibition or restraint; freedom from conventional constraints.

Examples of Correct Usage

Correct: "They had to abandon their car in the snowstorm."

Correct: "The building was abandoned for years before being renovated."

Correct: "She danced with wild abandon at the party."

Synonyms for Abandon

As a verb:

  • • Desert
  • • Forsake
  • • Leave
  • • Relinquish
  • • Surrender

As a noun:

  • • Freedom
  • • Spontaneity
  • • Unrestraint
  • • Wildness
  • • Impulsiveness

Common Usage Notes

  • Abandon is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
  • • The word can be used as both a verb and a noun
  • • Common phrases include "abandon ship," "abandon hope," and "with abandon"
  • • The past tense is "abandoned" and the present participle is "abandoning"
  • • Remember: there's no "u" in "abandon" - it ends with "on"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do people misspell "abandon" as "abandun"?

A: This misspelling likely occurs due to phonetic confusion. The "o" sound in "abandon" might be heard as a "u" sound, leading to the incorrect spelling.

Q: Is "abandun" ever correct?

A: No, "abandun" is never correct in English. It's always a misspelling of "abandon."

Q: How can I remember the correct spelling?

A: Think of the word "band" in the middle of "abandon" - it ends with "on", not "un". You can also remember that "abandon" has the same ending as "canon" and "cannon."

Summary

The correct spelling is abandon. Abandun is always incorrect. Remember that "abandon" ends with "on" and contains the word "band" in the middle. This word can be used as both a verb (meaning to leave or give up) and a noun (meaning freedom or lack of restraint).