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Meaning of leap in English
Pronunciation
/lip/
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Verb
leap
Etymology
Old English hlēapan (verb), hlȳp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lopen, German laufen (verb), and Dutch loop, German Lauf (noun), all meaning ‘run’, also to lope
Definitions
1.
move forward by leaps and bounds
Examples
« The horse bounded across the meadow »
« The child leapt across the puddle »
« Can you jump over the fence? »
2.
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
Examples
« leap into fame »
« jump to a conclusion »
3.
cause to jump or leap
Examples
« the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop »
Noun
leap
Definitions
1.
a light springing movement upwards or forwards
2.
an abrupt transition
Examples
« a successful leap from college to the major leagues »
3.
a sudden and decisive increase
Examples
« a jump in attendance »
4.
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
Examples
« a leap of 10 feet »