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leap

The word “leap” has 1 syllable: leap

It's pronounced as /liːp/

What is synonym and antonym for leap?

In the thesaurus, “leap” has 41 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leap along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leap

Antonyms for leap

Meanings of leap

  • noun
    1. The act of leaping or jumping.
    2. The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
    3. A group of leopards.
    4. A significant move forward.
    5. A large step in reasoning, often one that is not justified by the facts.
    6. A fault.
    7. Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.
    8. A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other intermediate intervals.
    9. A salmon ladder.
    10. A basket.
    11. A trap or snare for fish, made from twigs; a weely.
    12. Half a bushel.
  • verb
    1. To jump.
    2. To pass over by a leap or jump.
    3. To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.
    4. To cause to leap.
  • adjective
    1. (calendar) Intercalary, bissextile.

Example Sentences

  • She took a daring leap across the stream.
  • The cat made a sudden leap onto the windowsill.
  • His heart gave a leap of excitement when he heard the news.
  • The company experienced a huge leap in profits last quarter.
  • It takes courage to leap into the unknown.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leap, such as: advance, arise, ascend, attack, bounce, bound, buck.

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