leapt

[ lept, leept ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of leap.

leapt

/ lɛpt; liːpt /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of leap

Example Sentences

The former NFL offensive lineman turned Newbury Park head coach looked around at his team celebrating before gazing out at his son, Brady, as he leapt around with his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times

So when the chance came he leapt at a last-minute opportunity to play last December’s Mauritius Open.

From BBC

But more than half of my classmates in the room leapt to their feet and applauded him as I turned my back to them and sauntered out into the night.

From Salon

His 24th novel, "Counting Miracles," which leapt to the top of the New York Times bestseller list in its first week and is already slated for a film adaptation, is no exception.

From Salon

Over the weekend, Musk leapt maniacally behind Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.

From Salon

Related Words

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