leapt

[lept]

leapt Definition

past tense and past participle of 'leap': to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

Using leapt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leapt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cat leapt onto the table.

  • Example

    He leapt over the fence to escape the dog.

  • Example

    The athlete leapt over the hurdle with ease.

leapt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leapt

Phrases with leapt

  • an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved

    Example

    Starting a new business is always a leap of faith.

  • a year, occurring once every four years, that has 366 days including February 29 as an intercalary day

    Example

    2020 is a leap year.

  • a sudden and significant change or advance in something

    Example

    The new technology represents a quantum leap in computer processing power.

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Summary: leapt in Brief

'Leapt' [lept] is the past tense and past participle of 'leap,' which means to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force. It is often used to describe physical actions such as jumping over a fence or onto a table. 'Leap' also appears in phrases like 'leap of faith,' referring to an act of believing in something unprovable, and 'leap year,' which occurs once every four years.