leaps
The word “leaps” has 1 syllable: leaps
It's pronounced as /liːps/
What is synonym and antonym for leaps?
In the thesaurus, “leaps” has 26 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for leaps along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for leaps
- attacks
- bounces
- bounds
- bucks
- capers
- caprioles
- cavorts
- dives
- frolics
- gambadoes
- gambados
- gambols
- hops
- hurdles
- jumps
- leapfrogs
- lopes
- pitches
- plunges
- pounces
- romps
- shoots
- skips
- skyrockets
- springs
- vaults
Meanings of leaps
- noun
- The act of leaping or jumping.
- The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
- A group of leopards.
- A significant move forward.
- A large step in reasoning, often one that is not justified by the facts.
- A fault.
- Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.
- A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other intermediate intervals.
- A salmon ladder.
- A basket.
- A trap or snare for fish, made from twigs; a weely.
- Half a bushel.
Example Sentences
- The deer leaps gracefully over the fence.
- She leaps into action the moment she hears the alarm.
- The dog leaps with excitement when it sees its owner.
- He leaps across the puddle to avoid getting wet.
- The dancer leaps beautifully during the performance.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms or another words to leaps, such as: attacks, bounces, bounds, bucks, capers, caprioles, cavorts.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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