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

Japan's National Stadium then erupted as he leapt up from the mat after his successful effort and began his celebrations.

From BBC

It was so strong that 151 people leapt from buildings in Istanbul in panic causing injuries, but no deaths.

From BBC

When asked to recall the earliest movie that defined robots for him, “Alien: Earth” star Timothy Olyphant leapt from Ridley Scott’s universe into an entirely different sector of space.

From Salon

The putt from just inside 30 feet unerringly tracked before disappearing into the hole at perfect pace and both boys leapt, limbs flung in all directions, with uncontrolled delight.

From BBC

"We leapt to the challenge and were very honored to be asked to create these things."

From BBC

Related Words

• ascend 
• bounce 
• bound 
• hop 
• rise 
• rocket 
• skip 
• soar 
• surge 
• vault