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leap vs caper

caper vs leap

leap and caper both are nouns.

leap and caper both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leap Yes No Yes No
caper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, caper is a hyponym of leap; that is, caper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leap:
  • leap: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  • caper: a playful leap or hop
Other hyponyms of leap include capriole, pounce.
As verbs, caper is a hyponym of leap; that is, caper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leap:
  • leap: move forward by leaps and bounds
  • caper: jump about playfully
leap (noun) caper (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
the distance leaped (or to be leaped) a crime (especially a robbery)
an abrupt transition a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a sudden and decisive increase a playful leap or hop
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
leap (verb) caper (verb)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another jump about playfully
move forward by leaps and bounds
cause to jump or leap
jump down from an elevated point
Difference between leap and caper

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