leap

US /liːp/
UK /liːp/
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1.

jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force

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The deer leaped over the fence.
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She had to leap to catch the ball.
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jumpspringboundvaulthop
2.

move quickly and suddenly

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He leaped out of bed when he heard the alarm.
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The cat leaped onto the table.
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dartdashspringboundrush
1.

a forceful jump or sudden movement

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He made a sudden leap for the ball.
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It was a great leap forward for science.
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jumpspringboundvaultlunge
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