bound ahead
B2 neutral intransitive
In simple words
To jump or move forward very fast and energetically, like a dog running ahead on a walk.
Literal meaning: To make large, energetic leaps (bounds) in the forward direction.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To move forward with large, energetic leaps or jumps.
"The dog bounded ahead along the trail, stopping occasionally to look back at its owner."
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To advance rapidly or make great progress, especially in relation to competitors or expectations.
"The young startup has bounded ahead of its rivals, capturing 30% of the market in just one year."
Usage notes
More common in literary or descriptive writing than in everyday conversation. Often used to describe animals moving energetically, or figuratively to describe rapid progress.
Commonly used with
quickly energetically field competition rivals eagerly
Forms
Base
bound ahead
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bounds ahead
he/she/it
Past simple
bounded ahead
yesterday
Past participle
bounded ahead
have + pp
-ing form
bounding ahead
continuous
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