Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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leap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
overleap | No | No | Yes | No |
leap (noun) | overleap (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |