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ahead

Syllabification: (a·head)
Pronunciation: /əˈhed/

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Definition of ahead

adverb

  • further forward in space; in the line of one’s forward motion:he had to give his attention to the road ahead he was striding ahead toward the stream
  • further forward in time; in advance; in the near future:he contemplated the day ahead we have to plan ahead
  • onward so as to make progress.
  • in the lead:the Bucks were ahead by four he was slightly ahead on points
  • higher in number, amount, or value than previously:profits were slightly ahead

Phrases

ahead of

in front of or before:she walked ahead of him along the corridor
in store for; awaiting:we have a long drive ahead of us
earlier than planned or expected:elimination of trade barriers came five years ahead of schedule

ahead of time

in advance.

ahead of one's (or its) time

innovative and radical by the standards of the time; more characteristic of a later age.

Origin:

mid 16th century (originally in nautical use): from a-2 'in, at' + head

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