Basic Details
Word: Leap
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
Synonyms: Jump, spring, bound
Antonyms: Fall, decline, drop
Idioms and Phrases
- Leap of faith: To do something even though you are not sure of the outcome. Example: "She took a leap of faith and applied for the job despite her doubts."
- Leap at the chance: To accept an opportunity eagerly. Example: "When he was offered the scholarship, he leapt at the chance to study abroad."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The frog made a huge leap from one lily pad to another in the pond.
Example 2: With a mighty leap, the athlete broke the record for the long jump.
Example 3: She was so excited that she couldn't help but leap in the air when she won the competition.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the leap of a kangaroo can cover up to 9 metres in a single bound? Their powerful legs allow them to travel long distances quickly!
Famous Quote
"You must take a leap of faith; you must take a leap into the unknown." – John A. McKinsey
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "leap" mean?
a) To walk slowly
b) To jump or spring
c) To shout loudly
d) To sit down
Answer: b) To jump or spring
2. Which of these is a synonym of "leap"?
a) Walk
b) Jump
c) Climb
d) Sit
Answer: b) Jump
3. Which of these is an antonym of "leap"?
a) Ascend
b) Bound
c) Fall
d) Rise
Answer: c) Fall
4. Which sentence uses "leap" correctly?
a) The rabbit leap over the fence to reach the garden.
b) He took a leap into the swimming pool.
c) She leap to the store quickly.
d) They leap together in the parade.
Answer: b) He took a leap into the swimming pool.
5. What does "leap at the chance" mean?
a) To ignore an opportunity
b) To accept an opportunity eagerly
c) To think about an opportunity
d) To take a long time to decide
Answer: b) To accept an opportunity eagerly
