Definitions

ahead of time

ADVERB

before an event

Synonyms

WEAK

before before the appointed time beforehand early too soon with time to spare

Antonyms

WEAK

belatedly tardily

Example Sentences

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However, when a star releases a large amount of material ahead of time, that surrounding gas can act as a "mirror."

From Science Daily

How will you account for the 28% that may or may not be given to your brother ahead of time?

From MarketWatch

“Unless it’s an emergency C-section or something like that, it’s known well ahead of time and you can plan for it,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Is it an instinctive decision or something that will have been planned ahead of time?

From BBC

He has often done the unexpected, even when he clearly announced what he planned to do ahead of time.

From Barron's