leap

²leap

noun

Definition of LEAP

1

a : an act of leaping : spring, bound b (1) : a place leaped over or from (2) : the distance covered by a leap

2

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

1. She made a graceful leap into the air.
2. He ran and took a flying leap over the stream.
3. He won the high jump with a leap of six feet.
4. the leap from childhood to adulthood
5. She has shown great leaps in ability.
6. Technology has taken a great leap forward.
7. 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

Related to LEAP

Synonyms: bound, hop, jump, spring, vault

Related Words: bounce, lope, skip; caper, capriole, gambado, gambol; attack, pounce; dive, pitch, plunge

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