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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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It seems clear that both sides are trying to derive maximum leverage ahead of the next round of talks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Investors look ahead to another week of earnings while retail sales data on Tuesday will be closely watched to see how higher oil prices have hit consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

People in four parts of England will be able to vote in different places or ahead of polling day, as part of a pilot exploring ways to make it easier to participate in elections.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Again, a pattern of unusual trading preceded these events with an unusually high number of bets ahead of the announcement on one fund that tracks the S&P 500.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The idea is to shoot the gophers as they pop up out of their holes, but as I watch the guy ahead of me, my heart sinks.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam