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overleaf

overleaf

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On the other side of the page, usually the next page
  • adverb
  • /ˈoʊvərˌliːf/
  • Formal
: al dorso
  • The solution is provided overleaf for your reference.

Examples

  • Please see the details overleaf.

  • The instructions are listed overleaf.

  • For a detailed explanation, see the diagram overleaf.

  • Instructions are printed overleaf; please read them before starting.

  • You can find the answers to the questions on overleaf in the textbook.

  • The instructions are laid out on overleaf of the document for easier viewing.

  • If you turn overleaf, you'll see the next chapter begins on this page.

Surface Forms

overleaf positive

Morphology

overleaf = leaf (transparent) = over + leaf

The meaning follows directly from 'over' + 'leaf' as 'on or to the other side of a page', which a learner who knows both components can derive. [Postprocessing: moved 'over' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Overleaf comes from the simple parts over and leaf, where a 'leaf' is an old word for a 'page'. So overleaf means 'on the other side of the page', which is why it tells you to look at the next page.