leap Antonyms
Meaning of leap
leap (n)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
an abrupt transition
a sudden and decisive increase
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
leap (v)
move forward by leaps and bounds
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
jump down from an elevated point
cause to jump or leap
leap (n.)
A basket.
A weel or wicker trap for fish.
The act of leaping, or the space passed by leaping; a jump; a spring; a bound.
Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.
A fault.
A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other and intermediate intervals.
leap (v. i.)
To spring clear of the ground, with the feet; to jump; to vault; as, a man leaps over a fence, or leaps upon a horse.
To spring or move suddenly, as by a jump or by jumps; to bound; to move swiftly. Also Fig.
leap (v. t.)
To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.
To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.
To cause to leap; as, to leap a horse across a ditch.
leap Sentence Examples
- The gazelle made a graceful leap over the thorny bush, escaping the pursuing cheetah.
- The acrobat performed a breathtaking triple leap during their mesmerizing routine.
- With a mighty leap, the pole vaulter soared over the bar, setting a new world record.
- The skier took a daring leap from the cliff, gliding through the air with exhilarating speed.
- The young boy took a leap of faith, jumping into the deep end of the swimming pool for the first time.
- The company took a strategic leap, expanding into a new market to increase its revenue stream.
- The scientist made a breakthrough by conceptualizing a profound leap in quantum physics.
- The politician made a courageous leap, taking an unpopular stand on a controversial issue.
- The artist took a creative leap, blending different mediums and styles to produce a groundbreaking masterpiece.
- The entrepreneur took a calculated leap, investing in a promising new venture despite uncertain outcomes.
FAQs About the word leap
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards, an abrupt transition, a sudden and decisive increase, the distance leaped (or to be leaped), move forward
jump, hop, pounce, vault, spring,bounce, bound, lope, plunge,skip
No antonyms found.
The gazelle made a graceful leap over the thorny bush, escaping the pursuing cheetah.
The acrobat performed a breathtaking triple leap during their mesmerizing routine.
With a mighty leap, the pole vaulter soared over the bar, setting a new world record.
The skier took a daring leap from the cliff, gliding through the air with exhilarating speed.
