leap
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verb \ˈlēp\leaped or leapt \ˈlēpt also ˈlept\ leap·ing \ˈlē-piŋ\
Definition of LEAP
intransitive verb
1
: to spring free from or as if from the ground : jump <leap over a fence> <a fish leaps out of the water>
2
a : to pass abruptly from one state or topic to another b : to act precipitately <leaped at the chance>
transitive verb
: to pass over by leaping <leaped the wall>
— leap·er \ˈlē-pər\ noun
See Examples of LEAP
- The cat suddenly leaped into the air.
- Fish were leaping out of the water.
- He leaped off the bridge.
- The boys leaped over the stream.
- The horse leaped the stone wall.
- When the alarm went off, she leapt out of bed.
Origin of LEAP
Middle English lepen, from Old English hlēapan; akin to Old High German hlouffan to run
First Known Use: before 12th century
2leap
nounDefinition of LEAP
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a : a sudden passage or transition <a great leap forward> b : a choice made in an area of ultimate concern <a leap of faith>
— by leaps and bounds
: with extraordinary rapidity <a town growing by leaps and bounds>
Examples of LEAP
- She made a graceful leap into the air.
- He ran and took a flying leap over the stream.
- He won the high jump with a leap of six feet.
- the leap from childhood to adulthood
- She has shown great leaps in ability.
- Technology has taken a great leap forward.
- It required a leap of the imagination to picture how the project would look when it was completed.
First Known Use of LEAP
before 12th century
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