Leap over Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LEEP OH-ver
lˈiːp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
LEEP OH-vuh
Definition
To jump from one side of something to the other, usually over an obstacle like a fence, wall, or puddle.
Usage & Nuances
More vivid and energetic than just 'jump over.' Often used for humans and animals. Commonly followed by the obstacle ('leap over the fence'). Formality: neutral. Not used for metaphorical situations as often as 'get over' or 'overcome.'
Spanish: saltar sobre - brincar por encima dePortuguese (BR): pular sobre - saltar sobrePortuguese (PT): saltar por cima de - pular por cima deChinese (Simplified): 跳过Chinese (Traditional): 跳過Hindi: ऊपर कूदनाArabic: يقفز فوقBengali: লাফিয়ে পার হওয়া - ঝাঁপিয়ে পার হওয়াRussian: перепрыгнутьJapanese: 跳び越えるVietnamese: nhảy quaKorean: 뛰어넘다Turkish: üzerinden atlamakUrdu: اُوچھل کر پار کرناIndonesian: melompati
Example Sentences
The horse can leap over the fence.
basic
Can you leap over this big puddle?
basic
The cat tried to leap over the wall.
basic
She took a running start to leap over the stream.
natural
You need to leap over your fear and try new things.
natural
Kids love to leap over makeshift hurdles in the park.
natural