How to Pronounce "leap ahead"
expression
ˈɫip/ /əˈhɛd
LEEP-uh-HED
lˈiːp/ /ɐhˈɛd
LEEP-uh-HED
Definition
To make a big or sudden improvement or move forward quickly, especially compared to others or to a previous situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫip/ /əˈhɛd
British English
lˈiːp/ /ɐhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEP-uh-HED
UK
LEEP-uh-HED
Listen in Context
The company leaped ahead of its competitors with a new invention.
Our technology has leaped ahead in the last year.
She studied hard and leaped ahead in her class.
If we want to leap ahead, we'll need to invest in new ideas.