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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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Kering, a luxury-goods company, reported improved sales trends in the first quarter ahead of outlining a new strategic plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

D’Amaro begins his tenure as the new chief executive of The Walt Disney Co. as Bob Iger steps into a senior advisory role ahead of his planned retirement in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

In another striking development, the incoming prime minister said he would appear on public radio and TV on Wednesday ahead of his visit to the president.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Four factors could help drive strong economic growth in the months ahead, according to Ohsung Kwon, Wells Fargo’s chief equity strategist.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

We looked ahead to winter and snow on the ground.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck