Definitions

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 split, management External link updated financial guidance on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Martin, who is part of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, is president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Assn., and serves as manager of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserve Route 66 initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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 announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited the site where site preparation works had already begun.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Ahead of him he could see a single triangle of light, shrinking faster and faster.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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