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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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Their chart showed where investors are positioned ahead of the start of earnings season:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Unfortunately the die-hard Scotland fan, who is a regular on BBC Scotland's Off the Ball, has found himself with a slight clash ahead of this summer's tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Because of course, Berlin was wearing her program T-shirt and probably Marcie had called ahead.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith