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leapingadjective
more leaping
Comp.
most leaping
Super.
UK
/ˈliːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlipɪŋ/
bondissantPour un mouvement par bonds ; s’emploie surtout au sens littéraire ou descriptif.
The leaping deer gracefully crossed the meadow.
Le cerf bondissant a traversé gracieusement la prairie.
Additional translations
fulgurantSens figuré, pour quelque chose qui se déplace ou se développe avec une grande vivacité.
Synonyms
vaulting
jumping
springing
bounding
hopping
leapingnoun
UK
/ˈliːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlipɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the action or instance of jumping.
bondAction de sauter ; emploi courant.
Her skilful leaping cleared every hurdle with ease.
Ses bonds habiles ont franchi chaque haie avec aisance.
Additional translations
sautVariante possible, plus générale.
Synonyms
skip
leap
jump
bound
spring
hop
vault
bounce
leapverb

leaping

Gerund

leaped
Past Simple
leaped
Past Participle
leaping
Gerund
UK
/liːp/
US
/lip/
(UK: leapt, leapt / US: leaped, leaped)
bondirSens figuré : augmenter brusquement.
Share prices leaped nearly 10 percent in a single day.
Les cours des actions ont bondi de près de 10 % en une seule journée.
The athlete leaped over the hurdle with ease.
L’athlète a sauté par-dessus la haie avec aisance.
Additional translations
foncerPour se précipiter avec empressement vers une occasion ou une action.
bondirPour un mouvement rapide et brusque.
Synonyms
jump
spring
bound
vault
hurdle
pounce
bounce
hop
Antonyms
fall
descend
crawl

Definitions

leapingadjective
Characterized by or involving a jump or series of jumps.
The leaping deer gracefully crossed the meadow.
Moving or progressing quickly and energetically.
The leaping flames consumed the dry wood rapidly.
leapingnoun
The action or an instance of jumping or springing.
Her skilful leaping cleared every hurdle with ease.
leapverb
To jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
The athlete leaped over the hurdle with ease.
To move quickly and suddenly.
She leaped to her feet when she heard the news.
To rise, increase, or improve suddenly and noticeably.
Share prices leaped nearly 10 percent in a single day.
To make a sudden rush to do something.
He leaped at the opportunity to travel abroad.
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