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leaf through

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌliːf ˈθruː/

leaf through means: To turn pages and read small parts of a book or magazine without reading everything.

verb

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To turn pages and read small parts of a book or magazine without reading everything.

  • I leafed through a magazine.
  • She was leafing through an old photo album.
  • May I leaf through your notebook?

Similar words: browse, flip through, skim

Common phrases: leaf through something, leaf through a book, leaf through a magazine

Questions about leaf through

What does leaf through mean?

To turn pages and read small parts of a book or magazine without reading everything.

What is leaf through in other languages?

Türkçe: göz gezdirmek · Español: hojear · Français: feuilleter · Deutsch: durchblättern · Italiano: sfogliare · 日本語: ぱらぱらとめくる

How do you pronounce leaf through?

It is pronounced /ˌliːf ˈθruː/.

How do you use leaf through in a sentence?

I leafed through a magazine. She was leafing through an old photo album.

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