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leaps to mind

leaps to mind is the third-person singular simple present indicative of leap to mind.

Meaning of leap to mind

Verb

leap to mind (third-person singular simple present leaps to mind, present participle leaping to mind, simple past and past participle leaped to mind or leapt to mind)

  1. (idiomatic) To appear suddenly in one's thoughts.
    Synonyms:
    spring to mind

Questions about leaps to mind

What is leaps to mind the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Leaps to mind is the third-person singular simple present indicative of leap to mind.

Words near leaps to mind in the dictionary

  1. leaps in the dark
  2. leaps into action
  3. leaps of faith
  4. leaps out
  5. leaps through hoops
  6. leaps to mind
  7. leaps up
  8. leapt
  9. leapt ahead
  10. leapt at
  11. leapt for joy

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