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adverb

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

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Relevance

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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

2 of 2

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
  • So moving forward, the Guardians have a choice to make regarding talented Gabriel Arias.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With the Eras Tour now in her rearview, Taylor Swift is looking forward to some down time heading into the holidays.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of forward
Adjective
  • In an earlier scene while dancing with Monica, Kayce tells her that his plan differs from his sister's.
    Chris Barilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Browns’ defense played well early Sunday — the Steelers went three-and-out on four of their first five possessions.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of early
Adverb
  • For Hughes and Hronek, time and space at the point disappeared from early December onward.
    Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Netanyahu had asked to delay his testimony——the latest of years of requests because of the conflicts roiling the Middle East——but the courts insisted upon his attendance from here onward.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of onward
Adjective
  • Amid forecasts for somewhat higher inflation and lower unemployment than in the prior survey, 93% see a quarter-point cut coming.
    Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Trump was vocally bitter about Good’s prior endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, and was not encouraged by Good’s support for Trump after DeSantis dropped out.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of prior
Adverb
  • The police have already arrested the Defense Minister, the chief of the National Police, the head of the Metropolitan Police and the military counterintelligence commander for collaborating in the insurrection.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Nordic country that joined the alliance in 2023 has already accused Moscow of stoking a migrant crisis at its border.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of already
Adverb
  • More are now coming forwards to accuse him of inappropriate touching.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a lot of versatility in America’s forwards and a lot of interesting ways to make the pieces fit with a strong mix of varying skill sets.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of forwards
Adjective
  • Tariffs imposed by Trump during his previous term contributed to a trucking recession that lasted for most of 2019.
    Lisa Baertlein, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • According to Buffalo Trace, there is more 20 and 23-year-old bourbon available this year than in previous years, which is good news for Pappy fans, but that still doesn’t mean these bottles will be easy to find.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of previous
Adverb
  • In November my radiators clanked along, blasting my 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment with heat.
    Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Popular on Variety The hour plays like a transitory modern version of an old-school Christmas variety special, with each of the guests prompted to loudly sing along to classic holiday tracks as well as their own biggest hits.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of along
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