leaps
word · lemma: leap
Definition
Leaps are jumps or springing movements from one place to another. The word can also mean large or sudden changes or advances, especially in non-physical contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (physical jumps) and figuratively (big changes or advances). Common in phrases like 'leaps and bounds' (very quickly), 'technological leaps', or 'leaps of faith.' More formal than 'jumps' in non-literal use.
Spanish: saltosPortuguese (BR): saltosPortuguese (PT): saltosChinese (Simplified): 跳跃Chinese (Traditional): 跳躍Hindi: छलांगेंArabic: قفزاتBengali: লাফ - বড় পরিবর্তন (রূপক অর্থে)Russian: прыжки - скачки (переносное значение)Japanese: 跳躍 - 飛躍（比喩的）Vietnamese: nhảy - bước nhảy vọt (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 도약 - 뛰어오름Turkish: sıçrama - atılım (mecazi anlamda)Urdu: چھلانگ - اچانک تبدیلی (مجازاً)Indonesian: lompatan - loncatan (makna kiasan)
Example Sentences
The frog leaps into the water.
basic
She leaps over the small fence.
basic
The cat leaps onto the chair.
basic
Technology leaps forward every year.
natural
There have been huge leaps in medicine recently.
natural
She leaps at every opportunity to travel.
natural