The difference between Folder and Leaflet

When used as nouns, folder means an organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet, whereas leaflet means one of the components of a compound leaf.


Leaflet is also verb with the meaning: to distribute leaflets to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Folder and Leaflet

  1. Folder as a noun:

    An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

    Examples:

    "I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder."

  2. Folder as a noun (computing):

    A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: directory"

    "My essays are in the folder named "Essays"."

  3. Folder as a noun:

    A machine or person that folds things.

  4. Folder as a noun:

    A folding knife.

  1. Leaflet as a noun (botany):

    One of the components of a compound leaf.

  2. Leaflet as a noun (botany):

    A small plant leaf.

    Examples:

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

  3. Leaflet as a noun:

    A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.

    Examples:

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

  4. Leaflet as a noun (anatomy):

    A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

  1. Leaflet as a verb (transitive):

    To distribute leaflets to.

    Examples:

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

  2. Leaflet as a verb (intransitive):

    To distribute leaflets.

    Examples:

    "During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."

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