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ahead

a·head [ ə héd ]


adverb,

adjective 
Definition:
 
1. in front: in front of somebody or something
They are in the white car just ahead.

2. forward: onward or in a forward direction
Keep walking straight ahead and it'll be on your left.

3. to future: in or into the future
We expect more news in the weeks ahead.

4. earlier: before or in advance of something or somebody
You need to learn to plan ahead!

5. better: in or into a more advanced or desirable state
Our company is definitely ahead compared to competition.

6. in first place: in a winning position in a contest or competition
They were ahead by 6 points.


ahead of 

1. 
in front of
 

2. 
at an earlier time than
 

3. 
in a more advanced or advantageous position than


ahead of time before a scheduled time or a planned event

get ahead to succeed, do well, or advance financially (informal)

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