leapt

verb
UK /liːpt/
US /liːpt/

Jumped high or far.

The cat leapt onto the table.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. Moved quickly and suddenly.

She leapt out of bed when the alarm rang.

3. Rose or increased suddenly.

Prices leapt after the announcement.

4. Past tense of leap, meaning to jump over something.

He leapt over the puddle.