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- [leef]
- /lif/
- /ˈliːf.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leef]
- /lif/
Definitions of leafing word
- noun plural leafing one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant. 1
- noun plural leafing any similar or corresponding lateral outgrowth of a stem. 1
- noun plural leafing a petal: a rose leaf. 1
- noun plural leafing leaves collectively; foliage. 1
- noun plural leafing Bibliography. a unit generally comprising two printed, blank, or illustrated pages of a book, one on each side. 1
- noun plural leafing a thin sheet of metal: silver leaf. 1
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Origin of leafing
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 Leafing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leafing 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.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
leafing usage trend in Literature
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