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overleap vs leap

leap vs overleap

overleap is not a noun while leap is a noun.

overleap and leap both are verbs.

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

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