leap
//liːp//
Verb
leapInfinitive
leapPresent tense
leaped/leaptPast tense
leaped/leaptPast participle
leapingPresent participle
leapsThird-person singular
1
To jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
The cat leaped over the fence.
2
To move or act quickly or suddenly.
She leaped at the chance to study abroad.
3
To increase or change suddenly and by a large amount.
The price of oil leaped by 20% overnight.
Noun
1
A forceful jump or spring.
The cat made a leap onto the table.
2
A sudden large increase or change.
There has been a great leap in technology over the past decade.