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- US Pronunciation
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- [leef throo]
- /lif θru/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leef throo]
- /lif θru/
Definitions of leaf through words
- noun plural leaf through one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant. 1
- noun plural leaf through any similar or corresponding lateral outgrowth of a stem. 1
- noun plural leaf through a petal: a rose leaf. 1
- noun plural leaf through leaves collectively; foliage. 1
- noun plural leaf through Bibliography. a unit generally comprising two printed, blank, or illustrated pages of a book, one on each side. 1
- noun plural leaf through a thin sheet of metal: silver leaf. 1
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Origin of leaf through
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English leef, lef, Old English lēaf; cognate with Dutch loof, German Laub, Old Norse lauf, Gothic laufs
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Parts of speech for Leaf through
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leaf through popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
leaf through usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leaf through
verb leaf through
- scan — to glance at or over or read hastily: to scan a page.
- read — to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music.
- peruse — to read through with thoroughness or care: to peruse a report.
- skim — to take up or remove (floating matter) from the surface of a liquid, as with a spoon or ladle: to skim the cream from milk.
- feed — to give a fee to.
Antonyms for leaf through
verb leaf through
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- stare — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
- misunderstand — to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
- write — to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe: Write your name on the board.
- forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.
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