Word Information

Leap

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Definitions for Leap

noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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noun
an abrupt transition
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  1. a successful leap from college to the major leagues
noun
a sudden and decisive increase
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  1. a jump in attendance
noun
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
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  1. a leap of 10 feet
verb
move forward by leaps and bounds
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  1. The horse bounded across the meadow
  2. The child leapt across the puddle
  3. Can you jump over the fence?
verb
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
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  1. leap into fame
  2. jump to a conclusion
  3. jump from one thing to another
verb
jump down from an elevated point
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jump jump off
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  1. the parachutist didn't want to jump
  2. every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge
  3. the widow leapt into the funeral pyre
verb
cause to jump or leap
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  1. the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop

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