English verb: leap out | |||
1. | leap out (stative) be highly noticeable | ||
Synonyms | jump, jump out, stand out, stick out | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP. It ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appear, look, seem | ||
2. | leap out (motion) jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone) | ||
Samples | The attackers leapt out from the bushes. | ||
Synonyms | burst forth, rush out, sally out | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appear | ||