spring vs leap

spring and leap both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spring	Yes	No	Yes	No
leap	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spring and leap are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spring include bounce, bound, leaping, saltation.

As verbs, leap is a hypernym of spring; that is, leap is a word with a broader meaning than spring:

Other hypernyms of spring include bound, jump, spring.

As verbs, spring and leap are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spring include bound, jump.

spring (noun)	leap (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards	a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed	the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length	an abrupt transition
a point at which water issues forth	a sudden and decisive increase
a natural flow of ground water
the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

spring (verb)	leap (verb)
develop suddenly	pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly	move forward by leaps and bounds
spring back; spring away from an impact	cause to jump or leap
move forward by leaps and bounds	jump down from an elevated point
develop into a distinctive entity