leapt
US /lɛpt, lipt/
・UK /lept/
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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To enter or start something eagerly
Joe leapt into this project once he heard he was on the team
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
The cost of living leapt higher this past year
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To jump over something
Sarah's brother easily leapt the small fence
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To move forwards often in big steps or jumps
The horse leapt forward on the orders of his rider
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To move rapidly or suddenly
They leapt into action to get the job done faster
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Can Ukraine still win the war against Russia? | BBC News
- Young men, middle-aged men leapt into pickup trucks and took on these Russian convoys and turned them round.
Young men, middle-aged men leapt into pickup trucks and took on these Russian convoys and turned them round.
- Um, young men, middle-aged men leapt into pickup trucks and took on these Russian convoys and turned them round.
Um, young men, middle-aged men leapt into pickup trucks and took on these Russian convoys and turned them round.
The World of Khubilai Khan: A Revolution in Painting
- So these two pine trees that have leapt into the foreground suddenly carry a new sense of meaning.
So these two pine trees that have leapt into the foreground suddenly carry a new sense of meaning.
- So these two pine trees that have leapt into the foreground suddenly carry a new sense of meaning.
So these two pine trees that have leapt into the foreground suddenly carry a new sense of meaning.
Top 10 Sports Moments That Broke the Internet
- But out of nowhere, in one of the most fiercely athletic displays you'll ever see, LeBron bounded his way into frame and pulled off a huge block to deny Iguodala. He covered so much space in a matter of seconds and leapt into frame with exquisite timing. It was an insane feat of speed and strength that was immediately given instant classic status on social media.
But out of nowhere, in one of the most fiercely athletic displays you'll ever see, LeBron bounded his way into frame and pulled off a huge block to deny Iguodala. He covered so much space in a matter of seconds and leapt into frame with exquisite timing. It was an insane feat of speed and strength that was immediately given instant classic status on social media.
- He covered so much space in a matter of seconds and leapt into frame with exquisite timing.
He covered so much space in a matter of seconds and leapt into frame with exquisite timing.
Jordan Schlansky’s Final CONAN Appearance - CONAN on TBS
- As you can see from this non-exclusive footage, the squirrel leapt out of harm's way at the last possible second.
As you can see from this non-exclusive footage, the squirrel leapt out of harm's way at the last possible second.
- As you can see from this non-exclusive footage, the squirrel leapt out of harm's way at the last possible second.
As you can see from this non-exclusive footage, the squirrel leapt out of harm's way at the last possible second.
Boston Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
- Boston seafood is so fresh you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate.
Boston seafood is so fresh you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate.
- you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate!
you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate!
Boston, Estados Unidos | Expedia.com.br
- Boston seafood is so fresh, you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate.
Boston seafood is so fresh, you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate.
- you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate!
you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate!
Cheryl Strayed on How To Become a Writer, The Power of Art & More
- The biggest one for me is most definitely that I've always been a person who leapt into the world,
The biggest one for me is most definitely that I've always been a person who leapt into the world,
- who leapt into the world and the answer was yes.
who leapt into the world and the answer was yes.
Every Medical Specialty Ranked by Competitiveness (2025)
- In 2022, neurosurgery was the 5th most competitive, but it's leapt forward to 2nd based on 2024 data.
In 2022, neurosurgery was the 5th most competitive, but it's leapt forward to 2nd based on 2024 data.
- In 2022, Neurosurgery was the fifth most competitive, but it's leapt forward to second based on 2024 data.
In 2022, Neurosurgery was the fifth most competitive, but it's leapt forward to second based on 2024 data.
Top 10 Biggest TV Bombs of 2025
- It's not surprising that Amazon leapt at the opportunity to distribute their next series.
It's not surprising that Amazon leapt at the opportunity to distribute their next series.
Officials: father & son kill 15 in Australia mass shooting
- This is the moment a bystander leapt into action, wrestling what appears to be a shotgun from one of the attackers.
This is the moment a bystander leapt into action, wrestling what appears to be a shotgun from one of the attackers.
- This is the moment a bystander leapt into action, wrestling what appears to be a shotgun from one of the attackers.
This is the moment a bystander leapt into action, wrestling what appears to be a shotgun from one of the attackers.