leapt

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Definitions of leapt word

verb leapt a simple past tense and past participle of leap. 1
verb without object leapt to spring through the air from one point or position to another; jump: to leap over a ditch. 1
verb without object leapt to move or act quickly or suddenly: to leap aside; She leaped at the opportunity. 1
verb without object leapt to pass, come, rise, etc., as if with a jump: to leap to a conclusion; an idea that immediately leaped to mind. 1
verb with object leapt to jump over: to leap a fence. 1
verb with object leapt to pass over as if by a jump. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English lepen, Old English hlēapan to leap, run; cognate with German laufen, Old Norse hlaupa, Gothic hlaupan

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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