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Leapt

Leapt is the past tense and past participle of the verb leap. In contemporary English, two accepted past forms exist: leapt and leaped. Leapt is more common in British English and in formal writing, while leaped is frequently used in American English and in casual contexts. Example: She leapt over the stream.

As a proper noun, Leapt is rare. It may appear as a surname or as a fictional

Linguistically, leapt and leaped are both considered correct past forms of leap; the choice often depends on

or
brand
name,
but
there
are
no
widely
recognized
people,
places,
or
organizations
by
that
name.
regional
practice
and
style
guidelines.
The
meaning
remains
jumping
or
springing,
and
the
word
is
used
in
contexts
describing
motion,
agility,
or
sudden
action.