Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leap

verb
/liːp/
Definition
To spring or jump suddenly from a place or to a higher position.
Examples
  • She took a leap into the water from the edge of the dock.
  • He leaped over the fence to save the dog.
  • With a leap of faith, she decided to start her own business.
Meaning
To make a quick, energetic movement upward or forward.
Synonyms
  • jump
  • bound
  • spring
  • hop
  • vault