leaf vs foliage

foliage vs leaf

leaf and foliage both are nouns.

leaf is a verb but foliage is not a verb.

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

As nouns, leaf and foliage are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of leaf include leafage.

leaf (noun)	foliage (noun)
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)	(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)	the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

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

Difference between leaf and foliage

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