Leaped: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaped

[ liːpt ]

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action

To jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

Synonyms

bound, jump, spring, vault

Examples of usage

He leaped over the fence.
The cat leaped onto the table.
The athlete leaped into the air to catch the ball.

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emotion

To act quickly or eagerly to do something.

Synonyms

grab, seize, take advantage of

Examples of usage

She leaped at the opportunity to travel.
He leaped at the chance to prove himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saltou

🇮🇳 कूद गया

🇩🇪 sprang

🇮🇩 melompat

🇺🇦 стрибає

🇵🇱 skoczył

🇯🇵 跳んだ (tonda)

🇫🇷 sauta

🇪🇸 saltó

🇹🇷 zıpladı

🇰🇷 뛰어올랐다 (ttwieo-ollatta)

🇸🇦 قفز

🇨🇿 skočil

🇸🇰 skočil

🇨🇳 跳跃 (tiàoyuè)

🇸🇮 skočil

🇮🇸 stökkva

🇰🇿 секірді

🇬🇪 ახტა (akhta)

🇦🇿 tullanıb

🇲🇽 saltó

Word origin

The word 'leaped' comes from the Middle English word 'lepen', which originated from the Old English word 'hlēapan'. The use of 'leaped' as the past tense of 'leap' has been common in English for centuries, with 'leapt' also being an accepted variant.