leap
C1Frequent NGSL-3UK /liːp/US /liːp/
Meaning
noun
a long or high jump
“a leap of six metres”
verb
to jump high or a long way
“+ adv./prep., A dolphin leapt out of the water.”
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“Indeed, the history of Amazon.com is one of daring leaps.”
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