Leaf: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaf

[ liːf ]

^{Context #1}

on a tree

A leaf is one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at the stem or branch.

Synonyms

foliage, greenery, leaves

Examples of usage

The wind rustled the leaves in the trees.
The trees were covered in vibrant green leaves.

^{Context #2}

piece of paper

A leaf is a single sheet of paper in a book, magazine, etc.

Synonyms

folio, page, sheet

Examples of usage

She turned the pages, one leaf at a time.
The book fell open to a torn leaf.

^{Context #3}

to depart

To leaf is to depart or go away.

Synonyms

depart, exit, leave

Examples of usage

He decided to leaf the party early.
After the argument, she chose to leaf the relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaf" in other languages:

🇵🇹 folha

🇮🇳 पत्ता

🇩🇪 Blatt

🇮🇩 daun

🇺🇦 листок

🇵🇱 liść

🇯🇵 葉

🇫🇷 feuille

🇪🇸 hoja

🇹🇷 yaprak

🇰🇷 잎

🇸🇦 ورقة

🇨🇿 list

🇸🇰 list

🇨🇳 叶子

🇸🇮 list

🇮🇸 lauf

🇰🇿 жапырақ

🇬🇪 ფოთოლი

🇦🇿 yarpaq

🇲🇽 hoja

Word origin

The word 'leaf' originated from Old English 'lēaf', meaning 'leaf of a plant; page of a book'. Over time, the term evolved to represent both plant leaves and book pages. The symbolism of a leaf as a part of a plant has been deeply ingrained in various cultures, representing growth, vitality, and nature. In literature, leaves are often used as metaphors for renewal, change, and the cycle of life.