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Leaf

noun
/liːf/

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
A flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch.

Example Sentences

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

A green leaf fell from the tree.

Example Expressions

turn over a new leaf

Synonyms

foliage, blade, frond, greenery
Entry 1
foliage, blade, frond
Entry 2
foliage, frond, blade, greenery

Antonyms

root, trunk, stem
Entry 1
root, trunk, stem
Entry 2
stem, root

Collocations

green leaf, falling leaves, leaf node, dry leaf, autumn leaf, leaf pattern
Entry 1
green leaf, falling leaves, leaf node
Entry 2
green leaf, dry leaf, autumn leaf, leaf pattern

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