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Leaping - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Leaping means jumping high or far with a strong, energetic movement. It often implies excitement, agility, or sudden action, such as a deer leaping over a fence or a person leaping for joy.

leaping

/ˈlipɪŋ/ /ˈliːpɪŋ/

Definition:

Jumping or springing forcefully into the air.

Synonyms:

jumping, bounding, vaulting, springing, hopping

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

crouching, standing

Common Collocations:

leaping over, leaping into, leaping across, leaping up, leaping forward

Derivatives:

leapingly, leapable

Usage Tips:

Use "leaping" to describe a dynamic or energetic jump, often with purpose or excitement.

Common Phrases:

leap of faith, by leaps and bounds, look before you leap

Etymology:

From Old English "hlēapan," meaning to jump or spring forward.

Examples:

  • 1. The deer was leaping gracefully over the fallen log.
  • 2. She couldn’t resist leaping into the pool on a hot day.
  • 3. The athlete kept leaping higher during the competition.
  • 4. Frogs are excellent at leaping from lily pad to lily pad.

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