Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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leap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
resile | No | No | Yes | No |
leap (noun) | resile (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) | resile (verb) |
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pass abruptly from one state or topic to another | return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed |
move forward by leaps and bounds | formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure |
cause to jump or leap | spring back; spring away from an impact |
jump down from an elevated point | pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. |