Leap (Noun)
Meaning 1
The distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
An abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- She made a successful leap from freelance writing to editing a prominent magazine.
- His transition from working at a startup to being a renowned entrepreneur was a remarkable leap.
- After a year of studying, she was ready to take the leap from an internship to a full-time job.
- He found the leap from playing music locally to performing internationally was not as challenging as he expected.
- Her sudden decision to shift from painting to sculpting was a bold leap in her artistic career.
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Meaning 4
A sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The company's profits took a leap after the successful launch of their new product.
- There was a leap in the number of people applying for the job after the salary was increased.
- The leap in housing prices made it difficult for many people to afford a home.
- The new policy led to a leap in the number of tourists visiting the country.
- The leap in sales was attributed to the effective marketing strategy implemented by the team.