🏃‍♂️leap

verb
/liːp/

Meaning

to jump or spring a long way or to a great height
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example Sentences

The cat leapt onto the wall effortlessly.

The cat leaped onto the table.

Example Expressions

leap of faith

Synonyms

jump, spring, bound, hop, vault
Entry 1
jump, spring, bound, hop, vault
Entry 2
jump, bound, spring, hop

Antonyms

walk, crawl, step, stay, remain
Entry 1
walk, crawl, step
Entry 2
crawl, walk, stay, remain

Collocations

leap over, leap into, leap forward, leap of joy, leap high, leap faith, leap opportunity
Entry 1
leap over, leap into, leap forward, leap of joy
Entry 2
leap forward, leap high, leap over, leap faith, leap opportunity

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