Leap Out (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be highly noticeable.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The flaws in the plan leap out at anyone who reads the proposal.
• Her bright pink shoes leap out against the drab office background.
• The typos leap out at you when you read the otherwise well-written article.
• The poor design leap out as the main reason the product failed.
• Her exceptional talent leap out in the audition and impressed everyone.

Synonyms

• Stick Out
• Jump Out
• Jump
• Stand Out

Hypernyms

• Appear
• Seem

Meaning ²

Jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone); "The attackers leapt out from the bushes".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The clown leapt out from behind the door and scared the little boy.
• The muggers leapt out from the shadows and grabbed her purse.
• The kids leapt out from behind the couch and shouted "Surprise!" on their mother's birthday.
• The actors leapt out from the cardboard boxes and started rehearsing their scene.
• The soldiers leapt out from their hiding places and took cover behind nearby rocks.

Synonyms

• Rush Out
• Burst Forth
• Sally Out