Word Hierarchy for โ€œleapfrogโ€

(noun) (games) A game, often played by children, in which a player leaps like a frog over the back of another person who has stooped over. One variation of the game involves a number of people lining up in a row and bending over. The last person in the line then vaults forward over each of the others until he or she reaches the front of the line, whereupon he also bends over. The process is then repeated.

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Broader categories (hypernyms)

10 categories

Understanding Word Hierarchy

  • โ†‘ Hypernyms (blue) are broader categories โ€” โ€œleapfrogโ€ is a type of these.
  • โ†“ Hyponyms (purple) are more specific โ€” these are types of โ€œleapfrogโ€.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What category does "leapfrog" belong to?

"Leapfrog" is a kind of advance, spring, progression, jump, advancement, leap, come on, get on, get along, forward motion. These are its hypernyms โ€” broader categories that "leapfrog" falls under according to WordNet.

What are more specific types of "leapfrog"?

No specific subtypes were found for "leapfrog". It may already be a very specific term.

What is a hypernym?

A hypernym is a word whose meaning includes the meaning of a more specific word. For example, "vehicle" is a hypernym of "car" โ€” every car is a vehicle, but not every vehicle is a car.

What is a hyponym?

A hyponym is a word that is more specific than a general term. For example, "oak" and "pine" are hyponyms of "tree". Understanding hyponyms helps you choose more precise language in writing.