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leaflet

The correct spelling is leaflet.

How to pronounce leaflet

/ˈliːflɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈliːflɪt/

Say it like: Lee-fle-t

The correct spelling is leaflet. One of the components of a compound leaf. For example: "The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."

Usage Examples

The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves.

A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper.

A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One of the components of a compound leaf.
  2. 2.A small plant leaf.
  3. 3.A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.
  4. 4.A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

verb

  1. 1.To distribute leaflets to.
  2. 2.To distribute leaflets.

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