Leaping

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A light, energetic jump or bound propelling oneself upward or forward.

“The leaping of the salmon over the waterfall was a remarkable spectacle for onlookers.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

leap·ing

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Synonyms

leap springsaltationbound bounce

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains LEAP and ends in -ING, with four vowels giving strong early clues

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Scrabble

P (3 pts) provides a small bonus, with the -ING ending offering good board placement

Words Related to Leaping

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “leaping” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

heaping leading leafing leaking leaning leasing leaving

Words you can make from Leaping

Shorter words formed from the letters in “leaping”.

alpine genial genipa linage nepali paigle paling pineal agiel agile agnel algin alien align aline alpen angel angie angle anile aping elain elian enpia

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