leaf
Translation
leaf, page, sheet
Examples
A green leaf fell from the tree.
A green leaf fell from the tree.
He turned over a new leaf.
He turned over a new leaf.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) leaf a single flat structure of a plant A green leaf fell from the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frond, blade (of grass), page, sheet
Etymology
From Old English 'lēaf', related to other Germanic languages (e.g., German 'Laub' for foliage).
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular plural: one leaf, two leaves. It follows the pattern of words ending in -f changing to -ves, like 'wife' -> 'wives'.