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| a·head [ ə héd ] |
adverb,
adjective |
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1. in front: in front of somebody or something
  They are in the white car just ahead.
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2. forward: onward or in a forward direction
Keep walking straight ahead and it'll be on your left.
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3. to future: in or into the future
We expect more news in the weeks ahead.
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4. earlier: before or in advance of something or somebody
You need to learn to plan ahead!
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5. better: in or into a more advanced or desirable state
Our company is definitely ahead compared to competition.
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6. in first place: in a winning position in a contest or competition
They were ahead by 6 points.
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ahead of
1. in front of
2. at an earlier time than
3. in a more advanced or advantageous position than
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ahead of time before a scheduled time or a planned event
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get ahead to succeed, do well, or advance financially (informal)
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