look ahead

phrasal verb

looked ahead; looking ahead; looks ahead

: to think about what will happen in the future

The past year has been successful and, looking ahead, we expect to do even better in the coming months.

—often + to

Looking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.

Examples of look ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, my own plans to look ahead to a Stanley Cup Final vs. either Edmonton in a rematch or vs. Dallas — well, that’s on hold for at least a day or two as well. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025

Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets, as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar. —ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025

Photographed by Elizabeth Lavin To test the look ahead of the big day, Brehan and her braider did a practice run: four hours seated on the floor, her braider’s hands swollen by the end. —Ruhama Wolle, Vogue, 22 May 2025

This whole entire show is really about moving forward and looking ahead. —Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 19 May 2025

Rhymes for look ahead

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead