Leap

/liːp/ verb, noun

To jump a long way, high, or with great force; a sudden jump or quick movement. It can also mean a big and sudden change or increase.

From Old English *hlēapan* meaning “to jump, run, or spring.” Related to German *laufen* (to run) and Dutch *lopen* (to walk), showing an old idea of quick movement.

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