Synonyms for

Ahead

Verb / ʌˈhed / Another word for ahead — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in or toward the front; in advance of something

Synonyms & similar words

infront forward beforehand leading onwards inadvance outfront forrader onward backward back inthelead before forwards before forward preceding leading first

Synonyms by register

Formal

forward onward in advance

Informal

in front leading out in front

Literary

foremost vanward

Antonyms

behind back after below astern rearward

Common collocations

  • move ahead
  • get ahead
  • look ahead
  • ahead of time
  • way ahead
  • ahead of schedule
  • ahead of the curve

Word family

noun head
adverb ahead

Usage note

Primarily used as an adverb indicating direction or position. Can also function as an adjective in specific contexts, like 'the road ahead'.

Example sentences

  1. She walked ahead of her friend on the path.
  2. He worked hard to get ahead in his job.
  3. The car was driving ahead of us on the highway.
  4. We need to plan ahead for our trip next month.
  5. The teacher asked the class to read ahead in their textbooks.

Quotes

  • The only way to get ahead is to find errors in conventional wisdom.
  • You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.

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