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leap
noun(leap)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Synonyms: bounce, bound, leaping, saltation, spring,
leap
verb(leap)
cause to jump or leap
Synonyms: jump,
leap
verb(leap)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
Synonyms: jump,
Examples:
Leap into fame.
leap
noun(leap)
a sudden and decisive increase
Synonyms: jump,
leap
noun(leap)
an abrupt transition
Synonyms: jump, saltation,
Examples:
A successful leap from college to the major leagues.
leap
verb(leap)
move forward by leaps and bounds
Synonyms: bound, jump, spring,
Examples:
The child leapt across the puddle.
leap
verb(leap)
jump down from an elevated point
Synonyms: jump, jump off,
Examples:
The widow leapt into the funeral pyre.
leap
noun(leap)
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
Examples:
A leap of 10 feet.

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