🍃leaf

noun
/liːf/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

A green leaf fell from the tree.

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

Example Expressions

turn over a new leaf

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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