Enter the word for search
leapingadjective
more leaping
Comp.
most leaping
Super.
UK
/ˈliːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlipɪŋ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
vaulting
jumping
springing
bounding
hopping
leapingnoun
UK
/ˈliːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlipɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the action or instance of jumping.
Translations
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.
Definitions
The action or an instance of jumping or springing.
Her skilful leaping cleared every hurdle with ease.
Synonyms
skip
leap
jump
bound
spring
hop
vault
bounce
leapverb

leaping

ing-form

leaped
Past Simple
leaped
Past Participle
leaping
ing-form
UK
/liːp/
US
/lip/
(UK: leapt, leapt / US: leaped, leaped)
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
jump
spring
bound
vault
hurdle
pounce
bounce
hop
Antonyms
fall
descend
crawl
leapnoun
Definitions
A forceful jump or quick movement.
The athlete made a leap over the hurdle with ease.
A sudden or dramatic increase or advance.
The company experienced a leap in profits after the new product launch.
An act of believing or acting when certainty is lacking; a venture taken on trust.
Founding the start-up was a leap of faith.
leapadjective
Definitions
Relating to or occurring in a leap year.
A leap year has 366 days instead of 365.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong