leapt
Left the ground
Leapt is the past tense and past participle of leap, meaning to jump or spring suddenly: The cat leapt onto the counter.
It shares this role with leaped—both are standard, though leapt is more common in British English and leaped in American.
Figuratively, something that leapt can mean it changed abruptly: Prices leapt overnight.
Jumped or arose
- boundedConfined within limits
- vaultedCurved overhead, or leaped
- hurdledJumped over obstacles
- pouncedSuddenly jumped to attack
jumped · hopped · skipped · darted · launched · catapulted · propelled · soared
Increased suddenly and forcefully
- skyrocketedRose sharply and suddenly
- soaredFlew or rose dramatically
- jumpedMoved by springing
- spikedSecretly added alcohol
rocketed · shot up · escalated · ballooned · catapulted · vaulted · advanced · progressed
Escaped from danger
- evadedSuccessfully avoided capture
- boltedFastened or fled suddenly
- eludedAvoided being caught
- vanishedDisappeared from sight
scrambled · dashed · retreated · dodged · skedaddled · slipped · withdrew · sprinted
Capacity for spirited existence
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- vigorActive physical strength
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
liveliness · zest · verve · animation · spark · buoyancy · spirited · fervor
sprang
Jumped or arose
pounced · jumped · hopped · skipped · darted · launched · catapulted · propelled · soared · plunged
surged
Increased suddenly and forcefully
- skyrocketedRose sharply and suddenly
- soaredFlew or rose dramatically
- jumpedMoved by springing
spiked · rocketed · shot up · escalated · ballooned · catapulted · vaulted · advanced · progressed
fled
Escaped from danger
vanished · scrambled · dashed · retreated · dodged · skedaddled · slipped · withdrew · sprinted · darted
vitality
Capacity for spirited existence
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- vigorActive physical strength
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
dynamism · liveliness · zest · verve · animation · spark · buoyancy · spirited · fervor · brio
nimble
Quick and light-moving
- acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats
- gracefulElegant in movement
- lightfootedMoving with minimal impact
spry · athletic · lithe · supple · dexterous · coordinated · balanced · poised · quick · fluid
- 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
leap, leaping, leaps, leaped, leapfrog, overleap, leaper, leapfrogging, leapers