Definition and meaning of English word "leaf"
leaf
/liːf/
Meaning
NounThe usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.
How to use
The term 'leaf' is commonly used in botanical and everyday contexts to refer to the green, flat parts of plants. It is often used in the plural form 'leaves' when referring to multiple leaf structures. A learner should note that 'leaf' can also be used as a verb, meaning to turn pages of a book, which can sometimes cause confusion.
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leaf
Example
The leaf is green and healthy.
The tree has many leaves.
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Common phrases
- turn over a leaf— to change one's ways or start anew
- take a leaf out of someone's book— to imitate or follow someone's example
- leaf node— a node in a tree data structure with one or more child nodes
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Frequency rank: #462 in English
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The English word "leaf" means "leaf" in English.
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