leap

/lˈip/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
2. an abrupt transition
   “a successful leap from college to the major leagues”
3. a sudden and decisive increase
   “a jump in attendance”
4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
   “a leap of 10 feet”

verb

1. move forward by leaps and bounds
   “The horse bounded across the meadow”
2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
   “leap into fame”
3. jump down from an elevated point
   “the parachutist didn't want to jump”
4. cause to jump or leap
   “the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop”

Synonyms for leap

• leaping
• spring
• saltation
• bound
• bounce
• jump
• jump off

Words that rhyme with leap

• keep
• deep
• sweep
• creep
• peep
• heap
• sleep
• steep
• asleep
• cheap
• beep
• sheep
• bleep
• reap
• upkeep
• bopeep
• jeep
• oversleep
• seep
• weep
• anandeep
• diep
• felipe
• griep
• heape
• inskeep
• kneip
• kniep
• leep
• lepe