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ahead

[uh-hed] / əˈhɛd /
ADVERB
in front or advance of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advanced along before earlier forward
STRONG
beforehand forwards onward onwards
WEAK
advancing ante antecedently at an advantage at the head first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behind

Example Sentences

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Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Hajsafi spoke boldly about the government crackdown on mass demonstrations in Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ahead of the split, management External link updated financial guidance on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Ahead of the decision, the rupee’s relentless slide had fueled speculation that the central bank could deliver its first interest-rate hike in three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Ahead of the vote, Trump again asserted that negotiations to end the war are going "very well" and could be finalised this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Ahead of her, the trail of scrubby shrubs is heading toward a monster.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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