Meaning & use
Leaping
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Jumping or springing a long distance, to a great height, or suddenly, often with enthusiasm or urgency.
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The dancers were leaping across the stage in perfect unison.
Sales figures kept leaping upward throughout the holiday season.
A note on using this word
The phrase "leaps and bounds" uses this word to describe extremely fast progress or growth.
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