Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Leap.
How to pronounce leap:
US
Leap - as a noun
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounce10bound8leaping10saltation9spring9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jump15jumping19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An abrupt transition
Example: "A successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15saltation9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transition10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sudden and decisive increase
Example: "A jump in attendance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The distance leaped (or to be leaped)
Example: "A leap of 10 feet"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distance11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leap - as a verb
Move forward by leaps and bounds
Example: "The horse bounded across the meadow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8jump15spring9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
Example: "Leap into fame"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15Jump down from an elevated point
Example: "The parachutist didn't want to jump"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15jump offCause to jump or leap
Example: "The trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15Leap - as an adjective
(calendar) intercalary, bissextile.
Example Sentences
"The athlete made a huge leap over the obstacle."
"The frog took a giant leap to reach the other side of the pond."
"The mountain lion made a graceful leap from one rock to another."
"With one mighty leap, the cat pounced on its prey."
"She took a leap of faith and quit her job to pursue her dreams."
Word Game Points
Is LEAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is LEAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LEAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leap is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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