leaves

Noun

• The plural of `LEAF`, referring to the main photosynthetic organs of a plant.
• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
• hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
• the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
• permission to do something
• the act of departing politely
• plural of leaf
• from leave:
• plural of leave
• from leave:
• plural of leave

Verb

• go away from a place
  • "The ship leaves at midnight"
• go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
• act or be so as to become in a specified state
• leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
• move out of or depart from
• make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
  • "This leaves no room for improvement"
• have as a result or residue
• remove oneself from an association with or participation in
• put into the care or protection of someone
• leave or give by will after one's death
• have left or have as a remainder
  • "19 minus 8 leaves 11"
• be survived by after one's death
• transmit (knowledge or skills)
• leave behind unintentionally
• third-person singular simple present indicative of leave

Examples

• The LEAVES of the tree rustled, reminding me of the satisfying sound of tiles mixing in the bag.

Synonyms

allow, allow for, bequeath, depart, entrust, exit, farewell, foliage, folio, forget, get out, give, go away, go forth, go out, impart, lead, leaf, leafage, leave, leave alone, leave behind, leave of absence, leave-taking, parting, pass on, provide, pull up stakes, result, will

Antonyms

arrive, disinherit, enter