leap ahead
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To suddenly move or improve a lot, much faster than expected.
Literal meaning: To jump forward physically, landing ahead of where you started.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To make rapid and impressive progress, especially ahead of competitors or peers.
"The startup leaped ahead of its rivals by launching the product six months early."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral
To skip forward suddenly in a sequence, story, or line of thought.
"Let me leap ahead to the most important part of the presentation."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 neutral
To increase dramatically in number, level, or value.
"Sales leaped ahead by 40% after the celebrity endorsement."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used in contexts of technology, education, business, or competition. Conveys energy and impressiveness. Common in news and business writing.
Commonly used with
technology rivals competition field research development
Forms
Base
leap ahead
I/you/we/they
3rd person
leaps ahead
he/she/it
Past simple
leaped ahead
yesterday
Past participle
leaped ahead
have + pp
-ing form
leaping ahead
continuous
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Synonyms
surge ahead jump ahead shoot ahead advance rapidly race ahead bound forward
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