leaves
/ˈliːvz/noun1 syllable
Leaves means: the act of departing politely.
Synonyms for leaves9
noun, as in the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
noun, as in a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
noun, as in the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
noun, as in hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
noun, as in permission to do something
What does leaves mean?6
noun
the act of departing politely“he disliked long farewells”
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty“a ten day's leave to visit his mother”
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
permission to do something“she was granted leave to speak”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with leaves?7
Leaves in a sentence
- He saw brightly-colored birds, flowers and leaves.CK
- In the fall, the leaves turn red and gold.buster_blu
- Once in a while, he leaves his umbrella on the train.Swift
- In autumn, leaves change their color and fall.Grim_fandango
- Whenever he calls on me, he leaves something behind.unknown
- The train leaves at nine, arriving there at ten.CK
- The strong, gusty wind strived to strip the leaves off the trees.unknown
- Once in a while, he leaves his umbrella in the train.blay_paul
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.