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leaf vs peruse

peruse vs leaf

leaf is a noun but peruse is not a noun.

leaf and peruse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leaf Yes No Yes No
peruse No No Yes No
As verbs, peruse is a hypernym of leaf; that is, peruse is a word with a broader meaning than leaf:
  • leaf: look through a book or other written material
  • peruse: examine or consider with attention and in detail
leaf (noun) peruse (noun)
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
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) peruse (verb)
produce leaves, of plants examine or consider with attention and in detail
turn over pages
look through a book or other written material
Difference between leaf and peruse

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