leap

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leap Definition

• (n) a light springing movement upwards or forwards
• (n) an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
• (n) a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
• (n) the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet"
• (v) move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
• (v) pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"
• (v) cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"

leap Synonyms

• bounce
• bound
• jump
• leap
• leaping
• saltation
• spring