ahead

a-head · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In or toward the front; in the direction one is facing or traveling.

  2. 2.

    In advance; before a particular time.

  3. 3.

    In the future.

  4. 4.

    In a winning or advantageous position.

Phrases & expressions

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    go ahead — Proceed; continue with something.
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    ahead of time — Earlier than scheduled or expected.
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    ahead of the curve — More advanced or innovative than others.
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    full steam ahead — Proceeding with maximum effort.
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    streets ahead — (British) Far superior or advanced.
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    get ahead — To make progress, especially in one's career.

Related words

Antonyms: back, behind
See also: advance, before, forward
Synonyms: forward, in front, onward

Etymology

From Middle English, from a- (prefix indicating direction) + head. Originally a nautical term meaning "at the head" or "in front of the ship."