ahead
/ʌhˈɛd/adjective, adverb2 syllables
Ahead means: in a forward direction.
Synonyms for ahead13
adverb, as in at or in the front
adverb, as in ahead of time; in anticipation
adverb, as in leading or ahead in a competition
adverb, as in toward the future; forward in time
Opposites of ahead
What does ahead mean?8
adverb
in a forward direction“go ahead”
at or in the front“I see the lights of a town ahead”
ahead of time; in anticipation“when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount”
leading or ahead in a competition“the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch”
toward the future; forward in time“I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring”
to a more advanced or advantageous position“a young man sure to get ahead”
to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)“moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday”
adjective
having the leading position or higher score in a contest“he is ahead by a pawn”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with ahead?34
two syllables
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Ahead in a sentence
- Like any company, we've got to look ahead and plan for the future.CM
- To our amusement, the curtain began to rise ahead of time.sundown
- You should go ahead and do it, just like you said you would.CK
- According to the long-term forecast, a mild winter seems to be ahead.enwilson
- If you've never done anything that stupid before, go ahead and try.marcelostockle
- Go ahead, the brown dog won't do you any harm.human600
- If you are to get ahead in life, you must work harder.AlanF_US
- If you're smart, you'll cash out while you're ahead.darinmex
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