leaps

Noun

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
• an abrupt transition
• a sudden and decisive increase
• the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
• plural of leap

Verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds
• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
• jump down from an elevated point
• cause to jump or leap

Synonyms

bounce, bound, jump, jump off, leap, leaping, saltation, spring