leapt
word · lemma: leap
Definition
Past tense of 'leap': to jump or spring a long way, quickly, or suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
'Leapt' is an irregular past tense (also 'leaped' in US English). Used for people, animals, or things jumping energetically, sometimes figurative for sudden movement or change (e.g. 'leapt to a conclusion'). Slightly more poetic/formal than 'jumped'.
Spanish: saltó - brincóPortuguese (BR): saltou - pulouPortuguese (PT): saltou - pulouChinese (Simplified): 跳跃了 - 跳起来了Chinese (Traditional): 跳躍了 - 跳起來了Hindi: कूदा - छलांग लगाईArabic: قفز - وثبBengali: লাফ দিলো - ঝাঁপ দিলোRussian: прыгнулJapanese: 跳んだVietnamese: nhảy vọtKorean: 껑충 뛰었다 - 도약했다Turkish: sıçradı - atladıUrdu: چھلانگ لگائی - جست لگائیIndonesian: meloncat - melompat
Example Sentences
My heart leapt when I saw the test results.
natural
She leapt to her feet when she heard her name.
natural
The cat leapt over the wall.
basic
She leapt across the puddle.
basic
The frog leapt into the pond.
basic
He leapt at the chance to travel abroad.
natural