LEAP OUT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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

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