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leap vs overleap

overleap vs leap

leap is a noun but overleap is not a noun.

leap and overleap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leap Yes No Yes No
overleap No No Yes No
As verbs, overleap is a hyponym of leap; that is, overleap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leap:
  • leap: move forward by leaps and bounds
  • overleap: jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
leap (noun) overleap (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
an abrupt transition
a sudden and decisive increase
leap (verb) overleap (verb)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another leave undone or leave out
move forward by leaps and bounds jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
cause to jump or leap defeat (oneself) by going too far
jump down from an elevated point
Difference between leap and overleap

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