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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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“And going ahead 25 years, these robots could help us age in place. They can help the disabled. They can help people who need personalized in-home care.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Shares tumbled 5.4% on Thursday, ahead of the extended holiday weekend, after the electric-vehicle maker posted delivery numbers that were softer than anticipated.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Looking ahead, another strong increase in new orders indicate the huge services side of the economy is likely to continue to expand at an above-average pace because of steady sales in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The maker of ChatGPT announced several other organizational changes ahead of its expected IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

As they toiled up the slope, Wolf became more and more excited: bounding ahead, then doubling back for Torak and urging him on with little grunt-whines.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.