leap

phonetic symbol: / líp / 

leap - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
bounce , bound , leaping , saltation , spring

[ noun ]
■ the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
e.g.)
・a leap of 10 feet

[ noun ]
■ an abrupt transition
e.g.)
・a successful leap from college to the major leagues
jump , saltation

[ noun ]
■ a sudden and decisive increase
jump

[ verb ]
■ pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
e.g.)
・leap into fame
jump

[ verb ]
■ move forward by leaps and bounds
e.g.)
・The child leapt across the puddle
bound , jump , spring

[ verb ]
■ cause to jump or leap
jump

[ verb ]
■ jump down from an elevated point
e.g.)
・the widow leapt into the funeral pyre
jump , jump off

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