leap
/lip/
verb
- To jump high or a long distance, often with force or excitement.
- The frog leaped from the lily pad into the pond.
- The dog leaped into the air to catch the frisbee.
- She leaped over the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
- To move quickly or suddenly to a new position or state.
- He leaped to his feet when he heard the good news.
- The stock price leaped after the company announced record profits.
- Her heart leaped with joy when she saw the surprise party.
- To accept an opportunity or take action eagerly.
- They leaped on the idea of starting a business together.
- He leaped into the new project with enthusiasm.
- She leaped at the chance to study abroad.
Antonyms
noun
- A jump or sudden movement upward or forward.
- The cat made a graceful leap onto the windowsill.
- The dancer's leap was so high it amazed the audience.
- With one big leap, the athlete cleared the hurdle.
- A sudden increase or change.
- There was a huge leap in sales after the new product launch.
- The temperature took a leap from 50 to 80 degrees in one day.
- His career advanced in a great leap when he got the promotion.
- A bold or risky action or decision.
- Investing in that company was a risky leap.
- He took a leap of faith and moved to a new city without a job.
- Starting her own business was a big leap, but it paid off.