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ahead
Definition
(adj) having the leading position or higher score in a contest
Synonyms
:
in the lead
,
leading
Example Sentence
he is ahead by a pawn
the leading team in the pennant race
Definition
(adv) at or in the front
Synonyms
:
before
,
in front
Example Sentence
I see the lights of a town ahead
the road ahead is foggy
staring straight ahead
we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front
with the cross of Jesus marching on before
Definition
(adv) toward the future; forward in time
Synonyms
:
forward
Example Sentence
I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring
I look forward to seeing you
Definition
(adv) in a forward direction
Synonyms
:
forrader
,
forward
,
forwards
,
onward
,
onwards
Example Sentence
go ahead
the train moved ahead slowly
the boat lurched ahead
moved onward into the forest
they went slowly forward in the mud
Definition
(adv) ahead of time; in anticipation
Synonyms
:
beforehand
,
in advance
Example Sentence
when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount
We like to plan ahead
should have made reservations beforehand
Definition
(adv) to a more advanced or advantageous position
Example Sentence
a young man sure to get ahead
pushing talented students ahead
Definition
(adv) to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)
Example Sentence
moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday
pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday
Definition
(adv) leading or ahead in a competition
Synonyms
:
in the lead
,
out front
Example Sentence
the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch
ahead by two pawns
our candidate is in the lead in the polls
way out front in the race
the advertising campaign put them out front in sales
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text: this is to do go ahead
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