leaped
Cleared the gap
Leaped is the past tense and past participle of leap—to spring through the air with force: The cat leaped onto the counter.
Figuratively, to leap is to move or change suddenly: She leaped at the opportunity, Prices leaped overnight.
Leapt is an equally common variant.
Curved overhead, or leaped
- boundedConfined within limits
- sprangJumped or arose
- hurdledJumped over obstacles
- pouncedSuddenly jumped to attack
catapulted · soared · hopped · bounced · lunged · jumped · sprung · cleared
Rose sharply and suddenly
- surgedIncreased suddenly and forcefully
- soaredFlew or rose dramatically
- spikedSecretly added alcohol
- rocketedMoved swiftly upward
escalated · catapulted · vaulted · shot up · ballooned · mushroomed · exploded · accelerated
Escaped from danger
- boltedFastened or fled suddenly
- dartedMoved suddenly, swiftly
- scrambledMixed into disorder
- dodgedAvoided by quick movement
evaded · eluded · slipped · dashed · sprinted · absconded · decamped · vanished
vaulted
Curved overhead, or leaped
pounced · catapulted · soared · hopped · bounced · lunged · jumped · sprung · cleared · propelled
skyrocketed
Rose sharply and suddenly
rocketed · escalated · catapulted · vaulted · shot up · ballooned · mushroomed · exploded · accelerated · advanced
fled
Escaped from danger
dodged · evaded · eluded · slipped · dashed · sprinted · absconded · decamped · vanished · extricated
frolicked
Played in lively way
romped · capered · cavorted · bounced · danced · sprung · jumped for joy
startled
Abruptly surprised or alarmed
- joltedAbruptly shaken or startled
- flinchedRecoiled involuntarily from threat
- jerkedPulled with abrupt force
snapped · recoiled · sprang up · shot up · started · twitched · convulsed · galvanized
- leap yearCalendar with added day
- leap of faithTrust without verification
- leaps and boundsRapid, remarkable progress
- giant leapVery large jump
- take the leapCommit despite uncertainty
- leap for joyBound from excitement
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