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Definition of overleaf

overleaf

/ˌoʊvərˈliːf/
o · ver · leaf

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overleaf Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

On the other side of the page or sheet being read.

Example

"The full terms and conditions of the agreement are printed overleaf."

• adjective

1

Printed or appearing on the reverse side of a page or sheet.

Example

"Please refer to the overleaf map for detailed walking routes through the historic district."

• Rhymes for overleaf

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a compound of 'over' and 'leaf' (in the bibliographic sense of a single sheet of paper forming two pages in a book).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overleaf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overleaf
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