leap
Translation
to leap, to jump, to bound
Examples
The frog leaped into the pond.
The frog leaped into the pond.
Profits leaped by 20 percent.
Profits leaped by 20 percent.
He leaped at the opportunity.
He leaped at the opportunity.
Grammar Patterns
((over sth.)) to jump over something The horse leaped over the fence.
((at sth.)) to eagerly accept something She leaped at the chance to study abroad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jump, spring, bound
Etymology
From Old English 'hlēapan', meaning 'to run, dance, leap'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the phrase 'a leap of faith' or with 'leap year', which has an extra 'leaping' day.