Leap — synonyms, definition

1. leap (Noun)

bounce bound burst dash dip dive drive fall flop hop hurdle jump leaping lope lunge plunge saltation skip spring trip • • •

leap (Noun) — A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.

leap (Noun) — An abrupt transition. ex. "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"

leap (Noun) — A sudden and decisive increase. ex. "a leap in attendance"

leap (Noun) — The distance leaped (or to be leaped). ex. "a leap of 10 feet"

distance increase jump jumping transition caper capriole elevation pounce quantum jump quantum leap

2. leap (Verb)

appear bob boomerang bounce bounce back bound caper cavort clear dance dart dribble drip drop fall fly back frisk gallop gambol glance off • • •

leap (Verb) — Move forward by leaps and bounds. ex. "The child leapt across the puddle"

leap (Verb) — Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another. ex. "leap into fame"

leap (Verb) — Descend from an elevated point. ex. "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre"

leap (Verb) — Cause to jump or leap.

change move shift switch bounce bound burst caper capriole curvet galumph hop hop-skip leapfrog overleap pronk rebound recoil resile reverberate ricochet saltate ski jump skip • • • leap out