Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leaf-through
phrasal verb
/liːf θruː/
Definition
To quickly turn the pages of a book, magazine, or other printed material without focusing on the content in detail.
Examples
- She decided to leaf-through the magazine while waiting for her appointment.
- He quickly leafed-through the pages of the book to find the chapter he needed.
Meaning
The act of casually browsing through printed material to get a general sense of the content.
Synonyms
- browse
- skim
- peruse
