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leaves

/liːvz/
Meanings
  • noun

    The detachable parts of a plant, typically expanded and green, that perform the function of photosynthesis and give a plant its food.

    - "The autumn leaves were a brilliant red and gold."
    - "He enjoyed the sound of leaves rustling underfoot."
    - "The tree shed its leaves in the fall."
Pronunciation
  1. /liːvz/



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  2. /liːvz/



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Synonyms

folium , depart , forget , leave behind , authorisation , consent , annual leave , holiday , leaf
Rhymes
Words rhyming with leaves
beliefs , griefs , releases , thieves
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. leaves (en) : past tense of leave

  2. leaves (en) : third person singular conjugation of leave

Variants
List of all variants of leaves that leads to same result
leaf , leaves , leafless , leaflike , leafs , leave , leave alone , leaved , leaver , leavers , leaves alone , leaving , leaving alone , left , left alone , altar , altars , leave her at the altar , leave him at the altar , leaves her at the altar , leaves him at the altar , leaving her at the altar , leaving him at the altar , left her at the altar , left him at the altar , bay leaf , bay leafs , bay leaves , by-your-leave , by-your-leaves , drop leaf , drop leafs , drop leaves , family leave , family leaves
Etymology
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Old English lef, leaf; related to leof 'dear, beloved' and liofan 'lovely'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest leaf in the world is the rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet long and 4 feet wide.

  2. Leaves are not only found on plants, but also on some types of algae and fungi.

  3. The oldest known leaf fossil is over 385 million years old.

Related Concepts
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  1. photosynthesis: The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

  2. foliage: The collective leaves of a plant.

Culture
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Leaves have cultural significance in many ways. In literature, leaves are often used as symbols of change and transformation. In art, leaves are commonly depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, leaves are referenced in songs and titles. In various religions and spiritual practices, leaves are used for offerings, decorations, and medicinal purposes.

How to Memorize "leaves"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tree with its leaves rustling in the wind.
    - Visualize the shape and texture of a single leaf.
    - Think about the color of leaves during different seasons.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'leaves' with the sound of rustling.
    - Link the word 'leaves' with the image of autumn colors.
    - Connect the word 'leaves' with the feeling of crispness underfoot.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym L-E-A-V-E-S to remember the parts of a leaf: Laminas, Epidermis, Anatomy, Veins, Edge, Surface.
    - Remember the phrase 'Leaves are green, branches are brown' to help distinguish between the two.
    - Create a mental image of a tree with leaves to associate with the word.

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