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'leap' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'leap' with 13 example sentences.


leap noun

: 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

: 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.
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