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Vocabulary Entry
leaf
|noun • verb
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noun
A leaf is a flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch and is primarily responsible for photosynthesis.
Example Sentences
"The tree lost most of its leaves in the autumn."
"I collected a few colorful leaves to use for my art project."
"The gardener was pleased to see new leaves sprouting in the spring."
V
verb
To leaf means to turn over pages quickly in a book or magazine.
Example Sentences
"She leafed through the magazine to find the recipe she wanted."
"He leafed the pages of his notes, searching for the important section."
"After he leafed the book, he decided to borrow it from the library."