Word
leaves
US/ˈɫivz/
UK/lˈiːvz/
Definitions
01parts of a plant
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. the green, flat parts of a tree or plant that grow from the branches.
n. the plural form of 'leaf', referring to the lateral outgrowths from a plant stem, typically green and functioning as the primary site of photosynthesis.
“In the autumn, the leaves turn from green to bright red and orange.”
“The forest floor was carpeted with damp, decaying leaves that muffled the sound of our footsteps as we hiked through the valley.”
Pitfall
The tree has many leafs.
The tree has many leaves.
The plural of 'leaf' is irregular and ends in '-ves'.
Synonyms
02to go away from
A1 · Beginner
v. to go away from a place or person.
v. the third-person singular present indicative of 'leave', meaning to depart from a location or person.
“The train leaves the station at exactly ten o'clock every morning.”
“She leaves for the office before the rest of the family wakes up, ensuring she avoids the worst of the morning rush-hour traffic.”
Usage
Used with 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun subject.
03to forget or place
A2 · Elementary
v. to forget something somewhere, or to let something stay in a certain state.
v. the third-person singular present indicative of 'leave', meaning to allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.
“He always leaves his keys on the kitchen table when he comes home.”
“The chef leaves the sauce to simmer on a low heat while he prepares the rest of the ingredients for the main course.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “leaves” in context.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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