leap
noun
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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwardssaltation
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the distance leaped (or to be leaped)“a leap of 10 feet”
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an abrupt transition“a successful leap from college to the major leagues”saltation
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a sudden and decisive increasejump
verb
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pass abruptly from one state or topic to another“leap into fame”jump
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move forward by leaps and boundsspring
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cause to jump or leapjump
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jump down from an elevated pointjump