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leaf
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- pronunciation:
- lif
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- turn over a new leaf
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
leaves |
definition 1: |
one of the usually green, flat parts of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch.
Many leaves fell from the tree during the wind storm.
- synonyms:
- blade
- similar words:
- frond, leaflet, needle, petal, sepal
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definition 2: |
a sheet of paper, usually bound in a book.
Each side of a leaf is a page.- synonyms:
- page
- similar words:
- sheet
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definition 3: |
the part of a table top, door, or the like that can be removed or is hinged.
We will need to add a leaf to the dining room table.- similar words:
- cover, shelf
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phrase: |
turn over a new leaf |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
leafs, leafing, leafed |
definition 1: |
to bear or sprout leaves.
Has the tree you planted last year begun to leaf yet?- similar words:
- bloom, flower, germinate, sprout
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definition 2: |
to quickly turn the pages of a book, magazine, or the like (usually followed by "through").
She had time to leaf through the book, but not to read it.
- synonyms:
- scan, skim, thumb
- similar words:
- browse, flip, look
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derivations: |
leafless (adj.), leaflike (adj.) |
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affects leaves |
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frost, sunlight, temperature, water, wind |
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broader categories that include leaves |
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plant |
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have parts that include leaves |
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plant, tree |
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processes of leaves |
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photosynthesis, transpiration |
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produced by leaves |
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oxygen |
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similar to leaves |
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foliage |
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some activities involving leaves |
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burning, composting, drying, raking |
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some kinds of leaves |
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blade, frond, needle, tea, tobacco |
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some parts of leaves |
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cells, chlorophyll, pigment, pores, veins |
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some qualities of leaves |
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color, form, shape, texture |
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some things that eat leaves |
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animals, birds, insects, reptiles |
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used by leaves |
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carbon dioxide, energy, minerals, water |
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