Showing results for going ahead. Search instead for being+ahead.

going ahead

VERB

proceed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin continue go on

WEAK

advance dash ahead edge forward go forward move on progress shoot ahead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease complete end finish halt stop

WEAK

discontinue

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A campaigner has lost a High Court bid to try to prevent several music festivals going ahead at Brockwell Park, in Lambeth, south London.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

So while the Senate Banking Committee is going ahead with a confirmation hearing, a final vote could be delayed.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Looking forward, we’re going to see even more caution on the part of owners about going ahead with projects,” Simonson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Organisers for the event have confirmed to BBC Newsbeat that it will be going ahead as planned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The UFO hadn’t been approved yet, but Julia was going ahead with it anyway.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead