Ahead: meaning, definitions and examples

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ahead

[ əˈhɛd ]

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in front

In or toward the front; in advance.

Synonyms

forward, in advance, in front

Examples of usage

She saw a man walking ahead of her.
The car ahead was going too slow for my liking.

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leading

Having a lead or advantage in a race or competition.

Synonyms

ahead of the competition, in the lead, leading

Examples of usage

The team was ahead by three points.
She was ahead in the polls.

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future

The time or distance by which one person or thing is ahead of another.

Synonyms

advantage, edge, lead

Examples of usage

He finished with an hour and a half ahead of the next runner.
The company is years ahead of its competitors in technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "ahead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 à frente

🇮🇳 आगे

🇩🇪 vorne

🇮🇩 di depan

🇺🇦 попереду

🇵🇱 z przodu

🇯🇵 前方に (ぜんぽうに)

🇫🇷 devant

🇪🇸 adelante

🇹🇷 önde

🇰🇷 앞에 (ap-e)

🇸🇦 أمام

🇨🇿 vpředu

🇸🇰 vpredu

🇨🇳 前面 (qiánmiàn)

🇸🇮 spredaj

🇮🇸 frammi

🇰🇿 алдында

🇬🇪 წინ

🇦🇿 öndə

🇲🇽 adelante

Word origin

The word 'ahead' originated in Middle English, from 'on' (in) and 'head' (the front part of the body). It has been used since the 14th century to indicate a position in front or in advance of something or someone. Over time, 'ahead' has evolved to also mean having a lead or advantage in various contexts, such as in races or competitions. Today, it is a common adverb, adjective, and noun used in everyday language.