leap
Definition
- n. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- n. an abrupt transition
- n. the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
- v. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
Word forms
- Past tense
- leapt
- Present participle
- leaping
- Third person singular
- leaps
- Past participle
- leapt
Example sentences
n.
The athlete made a remarkable leap to win the championship.
vi.
The cat leaped over the fence to chase a butterfly.
vt.
She leaped the puddle with ease.