leaped Definition
- 1jumped quickly and energetically
- 2made a sudden rush forward
Using leaped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leaped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cat leaped onto the windowsill.
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He leaped over the fence to escape the dog.
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The athlete leaped over the hurdle with ease.
leaped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with leaped
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.
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The company's new product represents a quantum leap in technology.
Origins of leaped
from Old English 'hlēapan', meaning 'to jump, run, leap'
Summary: leaped in Brief
'Leaped' [lipt] means to jump quickly and energetically or make a sudden rush forward. It is often used to describe physical movements such as jumping over a fence or onto a windowsill. The phrase 'leap of faith' refers to an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved.
