get ahead

VERB

excel, succeed

Synonyms

WEAK

advance be successful climb do well flourish get on leave behind make good outdo outmaneuver overtake progress prosper surpass thrive

Antonyms

WEAK

fail fall behind

Example Sentences

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Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but it’s really starting to feel like their year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI said it decided to get ahead of the news, predicting the document would surface regardless.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Born into a poor, socially marginalised family, Ilaiyaraaja had few opportunities to get ahead.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“We see this problem. We can get ahead of this problem. It is a revenue issue.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

A large majority favors programs to help the poor get ahead.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times