leaf
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
One of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that grows from a stem or branch.
Usage notes
The plural of leaf is leaves, not leafs.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A single _____ drifted down from the tree."
Answer: leaf
In your own words, what does "leaf" mean?
One of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that grows from a stem or branch.
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