leafed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /liːft/
KK: /lifd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has leaves or is characterized by leaves, often used with other words to specify details about the leaves.
Example
The leafed branches swayed gently in the breeze.
Conversation
Have you seen the new plant I bought?
Yeah, it's really nice and has those leafed branches.
I love how vibrant the green is on the leafed parts.
It really brightens up the room, doesn't it?
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
foliated
leafy
verdant
Antonyms
bare
leafless
barren
verb
Definition
To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly, or to look through something in a casual way.
Example
She leafed through the magazine while waiting for her appointment.
Tense Forms
Past: leafed
Past Participle: leafed
Conversation
I just leafed through that new magazine you recommended.
Oh, what did you think of the articles?
They were really interesting, especially the travel section.
Root Explanation
Leafed → The word 'leafed' is derived from 'leaf' (from Old English 'leāf', meaning a foliage or leaf of a plant) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle or completed action). The term 'leafed' refers to something that has leaves or has produced leaves.
Memory Tip
Think of 'leaf' as the part of a plant that is green and grows, and the '-ed' shows that it has already happened, so 'leafed' means it has produced leaves.
Visually Confused Words
unleafed
leaved
leaded
leed
lead