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leaf vs entire leaf

entire leaf vs leaf

leaf and entire leaf both are nouns.

leaf is a verb but entire leaf is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leaf Yes No Yes No
entire leaf Yes No No No
As nouns, entire leaf is a hyponym of leaf; that is, entire leaf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leaf:
  • leaf: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
  • entire leaf: a leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations
leaf (noun) entire leaf (noun)
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door) a leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations
a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
leaf (verb) entire leaf (verb)
produce leaves, of plants
turn over pages
look through a book or other written material
Difference between leaf and entire leaf

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