Meaning of 'leap'

Find the meaning of the word ‘leap’

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Meaning of ‘leap’

8 definitions found.

leap

noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms: saltation

noun

the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

Example: "a leap of 10 feet"

noun

an abrupt transition

Example: "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"

Synonyms: saltation

noun

a sudden and decisive increase

Synonyms: jump

verb

pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

Example: "leap into fame"

Synonyms: jump

verb

move forward by leaps and bounds

Synonyms: spring

verb

cause to jump or leap

Synonyms: jump

verb

jump down from an elevated point

Synonyms: jump

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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