Simple meaning
What does Leap mean?
Leap means to jump high or a long distance.
Dictionary definition
To jump high or a long distance.
Example sentences
Leap in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a leap to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word leap describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used leap to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Leap
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Leap word family
Base word
leap
verb
leap
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does leap mean?
Leap is used to describe to jump high or a long distance.
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