Ahead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈhɛd/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Ahead is an adverb meaning At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
Meaning
At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
More Meanings
- So as to be further advanced, either spatially or in an abstract sense; to be superior.
- In or for the future.
- To a later time.
- At an earlier time; beforehand; in advance.
- To an earlier time.
Example Sentences
Keep going straight ahead.
Set the clock ahead an hour.
The island was directly ahead.
There may be tough times ahead.
Synonyms for ahead
Depending on context, synonyms include forward, leading, before, beforehand, out front, onward.
Antonyms for ahead
Common opposites include astern, behind, back, backward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forwards, forward, forrader, onwards, onward, up.
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