Leap synonyms

bounce (related)

(Intransitive, Internet, of an e-mail message or address) To return undelivered.

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jump (related)

To move, act, or react energetically or eagerly

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leaping

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plummet (antonym)

(Intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

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fall (antonym)

Fall is defined as to drop or come down, often unexpectedly.

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hop

(Informal) To fly over in an airplane

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capering

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bound

A spring from one foot to the other in dancing.

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saltant

(Heraldry) In a leaping position; springing forward.

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saltatory

That proceeds by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation

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catapult

A slingshot.

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gambade

(Scotland) The leap of a horse

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saltation

(Geology, fluid mechanics) The transport of loose particles by a fluid (such as wind or flowing water).

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ascend

(Figuratively) To rise; to become higher, more noble, etc.

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saltatorial

Of or relating to leaping or dancing.

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capriole

A type of competitive jump in which a trained horse leaps upward but not forward and kicks its hind legs so that they are nearly parallel to the ground

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gambol

A playful skipping or frolicking about.

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spring

Spring is an elastic or bouncing ability or the season between winter and summer.

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gambado

A curvetting leap, as by a horse

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increase

(Astronomy) To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.

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fly

To hasten; spring:

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buck

(By extension) To overcome or shed (e.g., an impediment or expectation), in pursuit of a goal; to force a way through despite (an obstacle); to resist or proceed against.

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caper

Caper means to skip in a playful manner.

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cavort

To have lively or boisterous fun; romp:

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clear

To remove (objects or obstructions):