Synonyms of leap

leap 1 of 2

noun

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
• spring
• pounce
• bound
• skip
• plunge
• attack
• lope
• caper
• gambol
• dive
• pitch
• capriole
• gambado

leap

2 of 2

verb

ˈlēp 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leap

Noun

With Yan, known for his celebratory leaps, available at last, the Mets jumped at the opportunity. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The 2025 seventh-round pick may be springing for a surprising Year 2 leap. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

Lukes also made a leaping catch in right field in the seventh inning. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci made a leaping catch of Alex Bregman's drive against the ivy for the first out of the seventh to help preserve a 1-0 White Sox lead. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing leap

• quantum leap