getting ahead

NOUN

progression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advancement breakthrough evolution

STRONG

advance amelioration betterment boost break development furtherance growth headway improvement promotion

WEAK

evolvement forward march giant strides going forward step forward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt stoppage

STRONG

block decline decrease failure hindrance impediment stagnation worsening

Example Sentences

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I don’t know a single person who would say the same thing about “Cars 2” without a gun pointed at their head, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Now Koreatown’s most popular spa is kicking up its wellness offerings, getting ahead of the self-care trend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The software maker’s new AI agents are aimed at getting ahead of the risk of artificial intelligence to its business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"We're working more every year, but not getting ahead," said a factory worker.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Staring up at Aishwarya Rai on the Bride and Prejudice poster above my bed—a typically well-meaning, completely misguided gift attempt from my mom—I hope I’m not getting ahead of myself.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

getting ahead

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