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LEAP OUT
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)
Example:
The attackers leapt out from the bushes
Synonyms:
burst forth; leap out; rush out; sally out
Classified under:
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
Hypernyms (to "leap out" is one way to...):
appear (come into sight or view)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 2
Meaning:
Be highly noticeable
Synonyms:
jump; jump out; leap out; stand out; stick out
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Hypernyms (to "leap out" is one way to...):
appear; look; seem (give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect)
Sentence frames:
Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP
It ----s that CLAUSE
