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leap v. [
jump, bound, spring] move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
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leap n. [
leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce] a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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leap n. [
jump, saltation] an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
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leap v. [
jump] pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another"
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leap n. [
jump] a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
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