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Leap: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：jump vigorously (leap)

leap 🔊

/liːp/

n./v.

to jump with a lot of force, covering a long distance or reaching a high point.

A frog leaping over a pond, illustrating the physical action of a leap.

jump vigorously 🔊

➕

/dʒʌmp ˈvɪɡərəsli/

n./v.

To propel oneself forcefully through the air from one point to another.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'hlēapan,' meaning 'to jump.'

💡 Mnemonic

Link LEAP with a LEOPard's pounce - both are sudden, powerful forward motions.

📖 Example

The frog leaped from one lily pad to another with a single, powerful motion. 🔊 The frog leaped from one lily pad to another with a single, powerful motion.

🔗 Collocations

leap into action – to start doing something quickly and energetically

leap for joy – to jump up because you are very happy

make a leap – to jump across a gap or obstacle

🔄 Synonyms

jump (v.) – to push yourself off the ground using your legs

bound (v.) – to run with long jumping steps

spring (v.) – to jump or move suddenly and quickly

🚫 Antonyms

crawl (v.) – to move slowly on your hands and knees

creep (v.) – to move slowly and carefully to avoid being noticed

🌱 Derivatives

leaper (n.) – a person or animal that leaps

leaping (adj./n.) – jumping or springing; the action of jumping

📖 Cultural Story

'Leap' originates from Old English 'hlēapan,' directly meaning 'to jump,' evolving through Germanic roots. It consistently denotes a powerful, dynamic movement across centuries.

Meaning 2：make a huge jump (leap)

leap 🔊

/liːp/

n./v.

a sudden and very large increase in an amount or level.

A line graph showing a sharp upward leap, representing a sudden increase.

make a huge jump 🔊

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/meɪk ə hjuːdʒ dʒʌmp/

n./v.

A sudden, dramatic, and often large increase in quantity, level, or status.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The company's profits took a huge leap after they launched the new eco-friendly product line. 🔊 The company's profits took a huge leap after they launched the new eco-friendly product line.

🔗 Collocations

quantum leap – a huge, revolutionary advance or improvement

leap in technology – a major and sudden technological advancement

🔄 Synonyms

surge (n.) – a sudden and great increase

jump (n.) – a sudden large increase in amount, price, or value

spike (n.) – a sharp increase for a short time

🚫 Antonyms

decline (n.) – a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or value

drop (n.) – a fall or decrease in amount, level, or quality

🌱 Derivatives

leapfrog (v.) – to overtake others to go from a lower to a higher position