leaf
word
/ˈɫif/
leef
/lˈiːf/
leef
Definition
A leaf is the flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch and usually collects sunlight to help the plant make food. It can also sometimes refer to a sheet of paper, but the main meaning is the plant part.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to talk about plants, especially in phrases like 'fall leaves' or 'turning over a new leaf.' Singular and plural: 'leaf/leaves.' Can be confused with 'sheet' when referring to paper, but 'leaf' is less common in that context.
Spanish: hoja (de planta)Portuguese (BR): folha (de planta)Portuguese (PT): folha (de planta)Chinese (Simplified): 叶子Chinese (Traditional): 葉子Hindi: पत्ताArabic: ورقة (شجرة)Bengali: পাতাRussian: листJapanese: 葉Vietnamese: láKorean: 잎Turkish: yaprakUrdu: پتہIndonesian: daun
Example Sentences
He pressed a leaf in his notebook as a keepsake.
natural
In autumn, every leaf turns a different color.
natural
That butterfly is sitting on a leaf.
basic
The tree has a green leaf.
basic
A leaf fell from the plant.
basic
Each leaf has a unique shape and pattern.
natural