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adverb

ə-ˈhed How to pronounce ahead (audio)
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1
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time call ahead for reservations

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2
as in onwards
toward a point ahead in space or time sent me ahead to get a place in the check-out line while she went to get the eggs and milk

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3
as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time the line moved ahead at a snail's pace

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ahead

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adjective

as in early

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead
  1. forward
  2. early
  3. onward
  4. prior
  5. already
  6. forwards
  7. previous
  8. along
Adverb
  • The rest of the team are freshmen or transfers, including Wagner and reserve forward Zvonimir Ivisic, who played for Calipari at Kentucky, and Jonas Aidoo, who played three seasons at Tennessee.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is pressing pause on his press tour for his new book following his vote to move forward with Republican spending legislation last week.
    — Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of forward
Adjective
  • Nestled in the forest foothills outside Rapid City, this Lutheran chapel is an exact replica of Norway’s historic Borgund Stave Church, built around 1150 AD during the early years of Christianity in the Viking world.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Combined with their latest findings, researchers are better understanding the progression from a baby’s earlier statistical learning formations to the development of episodic memories.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of early
Adverb
  • Gusty winds will also impact the Plains and ramp up a widespread fire threat, especially from the late afternoon onward.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Census Bureau started collecting data in 1850 and has tracked immigrant arrivals through the boom in the early 1900s, the bust in middle of the century, and then a steady rise from the 1970s onward.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of onward
Adjective
  • In our prior research, Texas young people described the judicial bypass process as burdensome, humiliating and traumatizing.
    — Kate Coleman-Minahan, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Atlanta rapper’s prior album, 2020’s Whole Lotta Red, currently stands as a foundational text for dozens if not hundreds of extremely online acts that mimic his talent for transmogrifying his voice into odd shapes over blurry, cartoon-ish melodies.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of prior
Adverb
  • Vasseur stressed that with marketing activities concluded over the winter break, the focus is to perform this season and Hamilton is already on the job, fully focused and determined.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of already
Adverb
  • The Spirit signed two forwards and a midfielder who played on the collegiate level on short-term deals to help cover the losses from injury this season.
    — Doha Madani, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Moose led the 2021-22 Cup champs in regular season scoring and led all Avs forwards in postseason points.
    — Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of forwards
Adjective
  • Potter is unbeaten in his previous seven encounters with Moyes.
    — Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His previous album, Mirada, released last July, came infused with heavy, droning bass, surf-rock influences, and a razored ballad in waltz time.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of previous
Adverb
  • The Glyph Interface can also do things like show you progress of your Uber ride (as the ride gets closer the light fills up), or flash along to music being played.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • At Willows, California, she was entertained at a local duck club and invited to go along on a duck shoot.
    — Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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