foliage vs leaf

leaf vs foliage

foliage and leaf both are nouns.

foliage is not a verb while leaf is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
foliage	Yes	No	No	No
leaf	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, foliage and leaf are synonyms defined as:

foliage and leaf: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

Other synonyms of foliage include leafage.

foliage (noun)	leaf (noun)
(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament	hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
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 main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

foliage (verb)	leaf (verb)
	produce leaves, of plants
	turn over pages
	look through a book or other written material

Difference between foliage and leaf

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