leaping

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  2. verb move forward by leaps and bounds
  3. verb pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

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Synonyms

leap, spring, saltation, bound, bounce

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