Antonyms
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Etymology
1. leap
verb. ['ˈliːp'] move forward by leaps and bounds.
Etymology
- leap (English)
- lepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hleapan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. leap
noun. ['ˈliːp'] a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Etymology
- leap (English)
- lepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hleapan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. leap
noun. ['ˈliːp'] an abrupt transition.
Synonyms
Etymology
- leap (English)
- lepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hleapan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. leap
verb. ['ˈliːp'] pass abruptly from one state or topic to another.
Etymology
- leap (English)
- lepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hleapan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. leap
noun. ['ˈliːp'] the distance leaped (or to be leaped).
Synonyms
Etymology
- leap (English)
- lepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hleapan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. leap
noun. ['ˈliːp'] a sudden and decisive increase.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- leap (English)
- lepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hleapan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))