leap vs change

leap and change both are nouns.

leap and change both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
leap	Yes	No	Yes	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, change is a hypernym of leap; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than leap:

leap: pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
change: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Other hypernyms of leap include shift, switch.

leap (noun)	change (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards	the action of changing something
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)	a different or fresh set of clothes
an abrupt transition	a thing that is different
a sudden and decisive increase	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

leap (verb)	change (verb)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
move forward by leaps and bounds	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
cause to jump or leap	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
jump down from an elevated point	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another

Difference between leap and change

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