Abandon or Abbandon

Which Spelling is Correct?

Confused between "abandon" and "abbandon"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.

Incorrect: Abbandon

"Abbandon" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "abandon" with a single 'b'.

Correct: Abandon

"Abandon" is the correct spelling. It means to leave permanently or give up completely.

Definitions

Abandon (verb):

To leave permanently, give up completely, or desert someone or something.

Examples:

  • • They had to abandon their car in the snowstorm.
  • • She refused to abandon her dreams despite the challenges.
  • • The building was abandoned after the fire.

Abbandon (verb):

"Abbandon" is not a standard English word and is considered a misspelling of "abandon".

Examples:

  • • "Abbandon" is not used in standard English for "abandon".
  • • Always use abandon when referring to leaving permanently or giving up.

Synonyms

Abandon:

  • • Desert
  • • Forsake
  • • Relinquish
  • • Surrender
  • • Give up

Abbandon:

  • • (No valid synonyms; not a standard English word in this context)

Usage Notes

Important Points:

  • Abandon is spelled with a single 'b', not double.
  • • Used to describe leaving permanently or giving up completely.
  • • The opposite is "keep" or "maintain".
  • • "Abbandon" is not correct in this context.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is "abbandon" ever correct?

A: No, "abbandon" is never correct as a spelling for "abandon". Always use "abandon" for leaving permanently or giving up.

Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?

A: Remember "abandon" has a single 'b', not double.

Q: Can "abandon" be used in different contexts?

A: Yes, "abandon" can refer to leaving places, people, or giving up on ideas or plans.

Q: What are some common phrases using "abandon"?

A: Examples include: abandon ship, abandon hope, abandon all hope, abandon the idea, abandon the project.

Q: Why do people often misspell this word?

A: The misspelling "abbandon" happens because double 'b' is common in English, but "abandon" only has one.

Summary

Remember: Abandon is the correct spelling with a single 'b'. It means to leave permanently or give up completely. The misspelling "abbandon" is never correct. Use "abandon" in contexts involving leaving, deserting, or giving up.