Synonyms for leap

Noun

1. leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce, jump, jumping

usage: a light springing movement upwards or forwards

2. leap, jump, saltation, transition

usage: an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"

3. jump, leap, increase

usage: a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"

4. leap, distance

usage: the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet"

Verb

1. jump, leap, bound, spring, move, leap out

usage: move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"

2. leap, jump, switch, shift, change

usage: pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"

3. jump, leap

usage: cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"