leaves
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Is leaves a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of leaves?
Definition
noun (English)
1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plantsSynonyms: foliage, leaf, leafage
2. a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)Synonyms: folio, leaf
3. hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)Synonyms: leaf
4. the period of time during which you are absent from work or dutyExamples: "a ten day's leave to visit his mother"Synonyms: leave, leave of absence
5. permission to do somethingExamples: "she was granted leave to speak"Synonyms: leave
6. the act of departing politelyExamples: "he disliked long farewells"; "he took his leave"; "parting is such sweet sorrow"Synonyms: farewell, leave, leave-taking, parting
verb (English)
1. go away from a placeExamples: "At what time does your train leave?"; "She didn't leave until midnight"; "The ship leaves at midnight"Synonyms: go away, go forth, leaveAntonyms: arrive
2. go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulnessExamples: "She left a mess when she moved out"; "His good luck finally left him"; "her husband left her after 20 years of marriage"Synonyms: leave
3. act or be so as to become in a specified stateExamples: "The inflation left them penniless"; "The president's remarks left us speechless"Synonyms: leave
4. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from takingExamples: "leave it as is"; "leave the young fawn alone"; "leave the flowers that you see in the park behind"Synonyms: leave, leave alone, leave behind
5. move out of or depart fromExamples: "leave the room"; "the fugitive has left the country"Synonyms: exit, get out, go out, leaveAntonyms: enter
6. make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remainExamples: "This leaves no room for improvement"; "The evidence allows only one conclusion"; "allow for mistakes"Synonyms: allow, allow for, leave, provide
Definition source: Wiktionary