Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for ahead. Search instead for akad.
Definitions

ahead

[uh-hed] / əˈhɛd /
ADVERB
in front or advance of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advanced along before earlier forward
STRONG
beforehand forwards onward onwards
WEAK
advancing ante antecedently at an advantage at the head first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behind

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But as they race ahead to advance AI-powered tools that can generate text, images and code, workers are anxious that businesses will automate tasks and shrink their workforce workforces.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The department said it expects participation to stabilize in the months ahead.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

On the night, Liverpool's centre-backs were tasked with backing up the press when the players ahead of the ball applied pressure.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A $22 billion auction of 30-year bonds is ahead.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

They were ahead of us now, lighting the western horizon every night —American artillery, Peter told us.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo