HyperDic: leapfrog

English > 4 senses of the word leapfrog:
NOUNactleapfrogadvancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors
actleapfroga game / game in which one child bends down and another leaps over
VERBmotionleapfrogjump across
changeleapfrogprogress by large / large jumps instead of small increments
leapfrog > pronunciation
Soundsliy'pfrao.g
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English > leapfrog: 4 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAdvancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors.
Example"the company still believes the chip is a leapfrog in integration and will pay huge dividends"
Broaderprogress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motionThe act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Spanishpídola
English > leapfrog: 4 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA game / game in which one child bends down and another leaps over.
Broaderchild's gameA game / game enjoyed / enjoyed by children
Spanishpídola, potro
Catalansaltar i parar
Verbsleapfrogjump across
English > leapfrog: 4 senses > verb 1, motion
MeaningJump across.
PatternSomebody ----s
Example"He leapfrogged his classmates"
Broaderjump, leap, bound, springMove forward by leaps and bounds
Nounsleapfroga game / game in which one child bends down and another leaps over
English > leapfrog: 4 senses > verb 2, change
Meaningprogress by large / large jumps instead of small increments.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Broaderprogress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape upDevelop in a positive way

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