C1verb 2K

Leap

🇬🇧 UK /["/liːp/","/liːps/","/lept/","/liːpt/","/ˈliːpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/liːp/","/liːps/","/lept/","/liːpt/","/ˈliːpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Leap

to jump high or a long way

In simple words: to jump high or a long distance

Leap in a sentence

• The athlete managed to leap over the high fence with great ease.
• She will leap at the opportunity to work abroad.
• Investors tend to leap into the stock market when prices seem promising.
• The children like to leap across puddles after the rain.
• He could leap from one business venture to another with remarkable agility.
• During the performance, the dancer made a high leap that amazed the audience.

How to use Leap

Commonly used to describe both physical jumping and figurative leaps, like making significant changes. More appropriate in written or formal contexts when discussing major changes (e.g. 'a leap in technology').

Grammar pattern

leap + object (e.g. leap over a fence)

Memory hint

Think of a rabbit leaping over a log — high and fast!

Related words

Collocations with Leap

• almost
• nearly
• practically
• seem to
• be about to
• be ready to
• across
• from
• into
• leap to your feet
• almost
• nearly
• practically
• seem to
• be about to
• be ready to
• across
• from
• into
• leap to your feet

Synonyms for Leap

• shoot up

Opposites of Leap

• crawl
• sit
• remain

Common mistakes with Leap

• 'Leap' is sometimes confused with 'leapfrog', which means to jump over something.
• 'Leapt' is the past tense, but learners often mistakenly use 'leaped'.
• 'Leap' can be mistakenly used as a noun in contexts that require a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Leap

What does Leap mean?

to jump high or a long distance

What is the definition of Leap?

to jump high or a long way

How do you use Leap in a sentence?

The athlete managed to leap over the high fence with great ease.

Can you give another example of Leap?

She will leap at the opportunity to work abroad.

What are synonyms for Leap?

Common alternatives include shoot up.

What is the opposite of Leap?

Opposite meanings include crawl, sit, remain.

What words go with Leap?

It commonly pairs with almost, nearly, practically, seem to, be about to, be ready to, across, from, into, leap to your feet, almost, nearly, practically, seem to, be about to, be ready to, across, from, into, leap to your feet.

What are common mistakes when using Leap?

'Leap' is sometimes confused with 'leapfrog', which means to jump over something. 'Leapt' is the past tense, but learners often mistakenly use 'leaped'. 'Leap' can be mistakenly used as a noun in contexts that require a verb.

How do you pronounce Leap?

US: /["/liːp/","/liːps/","/lept/","/liːpt/","/ˈliːpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/liːp/","/liːps/","/lept/","/liːpt/","/ˈliːpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Leap?

Commonly used to describe both physical jumping and figurative leaps, like making significant changes. More appropriate in written or formal contexts when discussing major changes (e.g. 'a leap in technology').

What CEFR level is Leap?

"Leap" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.