Meaning & Definition of word "Leafed"
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Leafed
/liːft/
verb:
- 1. To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly.
- Example: She leafed through the pages of the magazine, searching for her favorite article.
- 2. To have or acquire leaves, as in the growth of a plant.
- Example: The young tree has leafed out beautifully this spring.
adjective:
- 1. Characterized by having leaves.
- Example: The leafed branches swayed gently in the breeze.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'leaf', from Old English 'leafe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leafing through:
Casually looking through pages or documents.
leafy greens:
Vegetables that have large edible leaves.
turning over a new leaf:
Making a fresh start or changing one's behavior.
Related Words
leaf:
The flattened structure of a plant that is typically green and is involved in photosynthesis.
foliage:
Plant leaves, collectively.
Slang Meanings of leafed
Meaning: To become intoxicated by smoking marijuana.
Example Sentence: After a long week, they decided to leaf out at the party.
Meaning: To read something quickly or casually.
Example Sentence: I just need to leaf this report before submitting it.