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leaf Antonyms
Opposite of leaf
Because the opposite of leaf shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To quickly or casually turn over the pages of a book, magazine, or document (usually used with 'through').
Usage Example
"He sat in the waiting room and leafed through an old magazine to pass the time."
Strong
pore
peruse
study
• verb (Context 2)
To put forth or produce foliage (often used with 'out').
Usage Example
"The oak trees in the front yard finally leafed out after the unusually long winter."
Strongest
defoliate
Strong
shed
Similar words to leaf
Words similar to leaf shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
thumb
foliate
flip
folio
extension
page
riffle
sheet
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Leaf. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/leaf