bound ahead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To gather momentum; to increase quickly; to increase concerningly quickly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The stock price has been bounding ahead all year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bound ahead” mean?
To gather momentum; to increase quickly; to increase concerningly quickly.
Is “bound ahead” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.