'leap' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'leap' with 13 example sentences.
- leap noun
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: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
: an abrupt transition
: a sudden and decisive increase
: the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
- leap verb
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: move forward by leaps and bounds
: pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
: jump down from an elevated point
: cause to jump or leap
In the seventies, the Japanese economy made a remarkable leap.
Except for leap years, February has only 28 days.
He leaped over the shallow ditch.
When she heard the news, she leaped from her chair.
Their heart leaped with joy.
The population is increasing by leaps and bounds.
The fastest way to heaven is a leap into a deep abyss.
She praised me, saying my English had improved by leaps and bounds.
A fish leaped out of the water.
The dog leaped at a stranger.
Take a leap of faith.
Ken leaped over the wall.
They took a leap of faith.