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leaf
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- pronunciation:
- lif
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
leaves |
definition: |
a flat part of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch. A leaf is usually green.
Many leaves fell from the tree during the wind storm.
- similar words:
- needle
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derivations: |
leafless (adj.), leaflike (adj.) |
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affects leaves |
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frost, water, wind |
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broader categories that include leaves |
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plant |
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have parts that include leaves |
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plant, tree |
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produced by leaves |
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oxygen |
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some activities involving leaves |
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burning, drying |
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some kinds of leaves |
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tea |
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some parts of leaves |
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cells |
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some qualities of leaves |
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color, form, shape |
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some things that eat leaves |
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animals, birds, insects, reptiles |
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used by leaves |
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energy, minerals, water |
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