Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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leap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
recoil | Yes | No | Yes | No |
leap (noun) | recoil (noun) |
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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | a movement back from an impact |
the distance leaped (or to be leaped) | the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired |
an abrupt transition | |
a sudden and decisive increase |
leap (verb) | recoil (verb) |
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pass abruptly from one state or topic to another | spring back, as from a forceful thrust |
move forward by leaps and bounds | draw back, as with fear or pain |
cause to jump or leap | spring back; spring away from an impact |
jump down from an elevated point | come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect |