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 new Maryland offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett at the helm, the Terrapins’ quarterback has taken a leap in Year 2 running the offense. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

So on Friday, Marshall’s grandson Bailey took his grandfather’s place and leapt from a plane flying over Toronto with Harry. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

The engineer’s role leaped forward, and with the leap came a new set of obstacles. — Malte Kosub, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing leap

• quantum leap