leaf
Translation
leaf, page
Examples
An autumn leaf fell from the tree.
An autumn leaf fell from the tree.
He turned over a new leaf.
He turned over a new leaf.
Grammar Patterns
((a leaf)) one of the flat, green parts of a plant An autumn leaf fell from the tree.
((turn over a new leaf)) to start to behave in a better way He turned over a new leaf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frond, page, sheet
Etymology
From Old English 'lēaf', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Remember 'leaf' for both a plant and a page in a book. Both are thin, flat things. The plural is irregular: 'leaves'.