leap
Third Person
leaps
Present Participle
leaping
Past Tense
leapt
Past Participle
leapt
1
to jump very high or over a long distance
- The athlete leaped over the high bar with impressive precision, setting a new record.
- In the ballet performance, the dancer leaped across the stage, showcasing extraordinary grace and strength.
- The mountain goat effortlessly leaped between rocky ledges as it navigated the steep mountain terrain.
- During the freerunning routine, the athlete leaped from rooftop to rooftop with incredible agility.
- In the long jump competition, the athlete leaped with all their might.
2
to suddenly increase in amount, number, price, etc.
- After the successful product launch, sales leaped, surpassing all expectations.
- With the popularity of the new smartphone, the company's profits leaped in the last quarter.
- Upon winning the prestigious award, the artist's reputation leaped, attracting a broader audience.
- The cost of raw materials leaped, impacting production costs.
- The interest rates on mortgages leaped overnight, affecting many potential homebuyers.
3
to cause or compel someone or something to jump or make a sudden movement
transitive
- The trainer used a command to leap the horse over the obstacle during the equestrian show.
- As part of the choreography, the dancer had to leap the partner in a synchronized movement.
- The daredevil decided to leap his motorcycle over a row of parked cars during the stunt show.
- In the circus act, the trainer leaps the lion through the fiery hoop.
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