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ahead

/@/'h/E/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

  1. at or in the front

    adv.all

    Examples
    I see the lights of a town ahead.
    The road ahead is foggy.
    Staring straight ahead.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. toward the future; forward in time

    adv.all

    Examples
    I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring.
    Synonyms forward
    Antonyms back backward

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. in a forward direction

    adv.all

    Examples
    Go ahead.
    The train moved ahead slowly.
    The boat lurched ahead.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. ahead of time; in anticipation

    adv.all

    Examples
    When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount.
    We like to plan ahead.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. to a more advanced or advantageous position

    adv.all

    Examples
    A young man sure to get ahead.
    Pushing talented students ahead.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)

    adv.all

    Examples
    Moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday.
    Pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. leading or ahead in a competition

    adv.all

    Examples
    The horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch.
    Ahead by two pawns.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. In or to the front; in advance; onward.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest

    adj.all

    Examples
    He is ahead by a pawn.
    Synonyms in the lead leading

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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