leap
Translation
to jump, to spring, to increase suddenly
Examples
He leapt over the puddle.
He leaped over the puddle.
Profits leapt by 20% this year.
Profits leaped by 20% this year.
She leapt at the chance to travel.
She leaped at the chance to travel.
Grammar Patterns
((over sth.)) to jump over something He leaped over the puddle.
((at sth.)) to accept an opportunity eagerly She leaped at the chance to travel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jump, spring, bound; Antonyms: stand, stay
Etymology
From Old English 'hlēapan', meaning 'to run, jump'.
Memory Tips
Picture a frog leaping from one lily pad to another. 'Leap' often implies a longer or higher jump than 'jump'.