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Leaped vs. Leapt

Leaped and Leapt Definitions

Leaped

To propel oneself quickly upward or a long way; spring or jump
The goat leaped over the wall. The salmon leapt across the barrier.

Leapt

A past tense and a past participle of leap.

Leaped

To move quickly or suddenly
Leaped out of his chair to answer the door.

Leapt

Simple past tense and past participle of leap

Leaped

To change quickly or abruptly from one condition or subject to another
Always leaping to conclusions.

Leaped

To act quickly or impulsively
Leaped at the opportunity to travel.
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Leaped

To enter eagerly into an activity; plunge
Leapt into the project with both feet.

Leaped

To propel oneself over
I couldn't leap the brook.

Leaped

To cause to leap
She leapt her horse over the hurdle.

Leaped

The act of leaping; a jump.

Leaped

A place jumped over or from.

Leaped

The distance cleared in a leap.
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Leaped

An abrupt or precipitous passage, shift, or transition
A leap from rags to riches.

Leaped

Simple past tense and past participle of leap

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