Definition of 'leap'

Noun

1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
      Synonyms: leaping spring saltation bound bounce
2. an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
      Synonyms: jump saltation
3. a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
      Synonyms: jump
4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet"

Verb

1. move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
      Synonyms: jump bound spring
2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another"
      Synonyms: jump
3. jump down from an elevated point; "the parachutist didn't want to jump"; "every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge"; "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre"
      Synonyms: jump jump off
4. cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"
      Synonyms: jump

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