Dictionary Definition
leap
Noun
2 an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from
college to the major leagues" [syn: jump, saltation]
3 a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in
attendance" [syn: 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?" [syn: jump, bound, spring]
2 pass abruptly from one state or topic to
another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion" [syn: jump]
3 cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the
tiger through the hoop" [syn: jump] [also: leapt]leapt See leap
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- lĕpt, /lɛpt/, /lEpt/
- Rhymes: -ɛpt
Verb
leapt- past of leap