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(leaps) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. moves quickly and suddenly upward or forward.

Example Sentence

We are progressing by leaps and bounds.

More Example Sentences

The boy leaps over the puddle.

Synonyms

jumps; springs; bounds

Antonyms

falls; descends; drops

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Rhymes

  • beeps
  • creeps
  • deeps
  • epes
  • heaps
  • jeep's
  • jeeps
  • keeps
  • leaps
  • peeps
  • reaps
  • seeps
  • sheep's
  • sheeps
  • sleeps
  • steeps
  • sweeps
  • weeps
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