Definition

To jump or spring out further than something else, often in a surprising or sudden way.

Example

The athlete managed to outleap all his competitors in the final jump.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how that deer outleap the fence yesterday?

Yeah, it was incredible! I didn't think it could jump that high.

I know, right? It just surprised everyone when it outleaped like that.

Nature is full of surprises, for sure!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outleap → It is formed from "out-" (meaning outside or beyond) and "leap" (from Old English "leapan", meaning to jump). The word "outleap" means to jump out or beyond a certain point.

Memory Tip

Think of jumping "outside" or "beyond" something — that's what outleap means.

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