What does leap mean in English? Meaning of leap definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "leap": a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Noun
Meaning: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwardsSynonyms: bounce
bound
leap
leaping
saltation
springHyponyms: caper
capriole
pounceHypernyms: jump
jumpingMeaning of "leap": move forward by leaps and bounds
Verb
Meaning: move forward by leaps and boundsExample: The horse bounded across the meadow
The child leapt across the puddle
Can you jump over the fence?Synonyms: bound
jump
leap
springHyponyms: bounce
bound
burst
caper
capriole
curvet
galumph
hop
hop-skip
leapfrog
overleap
pronk
rebound
recoil
resile
reverberate
ricochet
saltate
ski jump
skip
spring
take a hop
vaultHypernyms: moveAlso see: bestride
climb on
get on
hop on
jump
jump on
jump out
leap out
mount
mount up
stand out
stick outMeaning of "leap": an abrupt transition
Noun
Meaning: an abrupt transitionExample: a successful leap from college to the major leaguesSynonyms: jump
leap
saltationHyponyms: quantum jumpHypernyms: transitionMeaning of "leap": pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
Verb
Meaning: pass abruptly from one state or topic to anotherExample: leap into fame
jump to a conclusion
jump from one thing to anotherSynonyms: jump
leapHypernyms: change
shift
switchMeaning of "leap": a sudden and decisive increase
Noun
Meaning: a sudden and decisive increaseExample: a jump in attendanceSynonyms: jump
leapHyponyms: quantum jump
quantum leapHypernyms: increaseMeaning of "leap": jump down from an elevated point
Verb
Meaning: jump down from an elevated pointExample: the parachutist didn't want to jump
every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge
the widow leapt into the funeral pyreSynonyms: jump
jump off
leapHypernyms: moveMeaning of "leap": the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
Noun
Meaning: the distance leaped (or to be leaped)Example: a leap of 10 feetSynonyms: leapHyponyms: elevationHypernyms: distanceMeaning of "leap": cause to jump or leap
Verb
Meaning: cause to jump or leapExample: the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoopSynonyms: jump
leapSynonyms:
upswing, upsurge, surge, caper, frisk, escalation, spring, rise, bound, hop, skip, vault, rocket, skip, rise, ascend, bound, bounce, surge, hop, vault, soar, caper, advance, cavort, escalate, spring, mount, lop, hurdle, frisk, arise, clear, saltate,
Antonyms:
permit, decrease, descend, lower, decline, allow,
