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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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And “do your research ahead of time if traveling to smaller destinations in Europe,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s about making small decisions ahead of time that make cooking later feel easier, lighter, more inviting.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Knowing ahead of time who is likely to respond would help patients get on the right drugs faster -- a step toward precision medicine, Gloyn said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

The “TACO trade” is especially lucrative if you know the news ahead of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The three girls on their team have red hijabs on, and I wonder if they were informed about their team color ahead of time.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali