leafing

The word “leafing” has 2 syllables: leaf-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈliːfɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for leafing?

In the thesaurus, “leafing” has 8 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leafing along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for leafing

  • browsing
  • dipping
  • flipping
  • looking over
  • riffling
  • scanning
  • skimming
  • thumbing

Antonyms for leafing

  • studying

Meanings of leafing

  • verb
    1. To produce leaves; put forth foliage.
    2. To divide (a vegetable) into separate leaves.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who leafs through something.

Example Sentences

  • She was leafing through a cookbook looking for dessert ideas.
  • He spent the afternoon leafing through travel brochures.
  • I caught her leafing absentmindedly through a novel.
  • They were leafing through old yearbooks during the reunion.
  • He kept leafing through the pages, searching for the highlighted section.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leafing, such as: browsing, dipping, flipping, looking over, riffling, scanning, skimming.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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