Synonyms of leap

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leap 1 of 2

noun

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as in jump

an act of leaping into the air

the horse cleared the hurdle with a tremendous leap

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jump
• hop
• bounce
• vault
• pounce
• skip
• spring
• bound
• lope
• plunge
• caper
• attack
• gambol
• dive
• capriole
• gambado
• pitch

leap

2 of 2

verb

as in to jump

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

the outfielder leaped into the air to catch the ball before it went over the fence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jump
• hop
• spring
• bound
• vault
• pounce
• bounce
• skip
• hurdle
• attack
• leapfrog
• lope
• buck
• frolic
• romp
• caper
• cavort
• gambol
• skyrocket
• capriole
• shoot

Phrases Containing leap

• quantum leap

• quantum leap