Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sudden and quick movement forward or upward, often in a jumping manner.
Leap
/liːp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They also applauded Neely's courage for leaping into the new medium.
He leaped in his seat.
The true explanation leapt to the eye, did it not?'
Etymology:
Leap traces back to Middle English lepen, from Old English hlēapan, akin to Old Norse hlaupa meaning to leap, and related to Old High German hlouf (leaped).
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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