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be ahead of

VERB

precede

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow predate presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

WEAK

go after

VERB

predate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow outrank presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

Example Sentences

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Started well for Esteban to be ahead of Bearman but couldn't manage it in the race.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Tokio Marine is well-regarded industrywide, with high returns and a strong position in the Japanese market, but its stock could be ahead of itself.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Macy’s expects revenue to be $21.4 billion to $21.65 billion, which would be ahead of the $20.97 billion analysts are expecting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

In typical circumstances, enthusiasm for defense stocks would be ahead of fundamentals — but that might not be the case now.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

So we left early to be ahead of traffic.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

be ahead of

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