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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

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For investors wanting instant gratification from AI stocks, frustration may lie ahead.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Asked what he was most looking forward to ahead of late April's royal visit, he responded: "Just being with him. I've known him for a long time. He's wonderful."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Retirees must now explore alternative investments to stay ahead of inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

That would be Elon Musk, chief executive and founder of SpaceX, which for years has ranged far ahead of Bezos’ companies’ efforts in building rockets, designing satellites and extending humans’ reach into space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Torak hadn’t heard her; he was running ahead.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver