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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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That means asking hard questions about how clients will buy and experience luxury in the years ahead: online or in stores, immediately or seasonally, for status or for substance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They are currently fifth - one point ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The U.S. and Iran reached an agreement Tuesday evening, ahead of Trump’s 8 p.m.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Bianco, however, did not adhere to the attorney general’s request and went ahead with the ballot seizures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She zoomed ahead on bike rides and lost interest in treehouse picnics and making bracelets and trick-or-treating when I still loved those things.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison