Dictionary Check: leap

"leap" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

noun

an abrupt transition

Example: "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
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noun

a sudden and decisive increase

Example: "a jump in attendance"
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noun

the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

Example: "a leap of 10 feet"
verb

move forward by leaps and bounds

Example: "The horse bounded across the meadow"
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verb

pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

Example: "leap into fame"
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