leap
word
/ˈɫip/
leep
/lˈiːp/
leep
Definition
To jump high or far, usually with energy or force. It can also mean to move quickly into action or to increase suddenly by a large amount.
Usage & Nuances
'Leap' is more forceful and vivid than 'jump' and often suggests a big or impressive movement. Common patterns include 'leap into action', 'prices leaped', and 'a leap forward'. It is slightly more literary than everyday 'jump' in physical use, but very common in figurative uses.
Spanish: saltar - dar un gran pasoPortuguese (BR): saltar - dar um grande saltoPortuguese (PT): saltar - dar um grande saltoChinese (Simplified): 跳跃 - 猛增Chinese (Traditional): 跳躍 - 猛增Hindi: कूदना - उछलना - अचानक बढ़नाArabic: يقفز - قفزة كبيرة - يزيد فجأةBengali: লাফ দেওয়া - ঝাঁপ দেওয়াRussian: прыгать - скакатьJapanese: 跳ぶ - 跳躍するVietnamese: nhảy vọt - nhảy lênKorean: 도약하다 - 뛰어오르다Turkish: sıçramak - atlamakUrdu: چھلانگ لگانا - جست لگاناIndonesian: meloncat - lompatan
Example Sentences
The cat leaped over the fence.
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Her heart leaped with joy when she saw her brother.
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Sales leaped last month.
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She leaped into action as soon as she heard the alarm.
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That new app is a huge leap forward for small businesses.
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Don’t leap to conclusions before you know the full story.
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