Leaf

usgb/liːf/
noun

A flat green part of a plant or tree.

The tree is shedding its leaves.
Visual representation of "leaf" - A flat green part of a plant or tree

Often appears as...

  • falling leaf
  • leaf shape
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Visual representation of "leaf"
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Seasonal Imagery

The word often evokes the change of seasons, especially autumn when leaves fall.

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The park was covered with a carpet of colorful autumn leaves.
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Symbol of Growth

Represents vitality and growth in metaphors relating to personal development or businesses.

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Their startup company is finally sprouting new leaves.
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Nature Descriptions

Use 'leaf' to add detail when describing environments or settings in nature.

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Sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating patterns on the ground.
Visual representation of the word "Leaf"

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