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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

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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
  • By looking back to look forward, the rugs provide a spatial refresh that are sure to remain timeless.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Before the Lakers delivered a pretty big clunker Tuesday night in Dallas, JJ Redick had some positive news about forward Vanderbilt, who has yet to make his season debut due to a pair of offseason foot surgeries.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of forward
Adjective
  • Its name derives from an economic term used in the early 2000s to describe rising countries expected to dominate the global economy by 2050.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Exemptions were passed in the early 2000s permitting creditors to obtain medical information in connection with credit eligibility determinations.
    Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of early
Adverb
  • What's Next Income tax filings and payments are due by or on April 15 this year, with the IRS accepting returns from late January onward.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The filing also notes that coverage of her went from largely neutral to mostly negative from August onward.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of onward
Adjective
  • Both men are targeting another shot at the current champion, Alex Pereira, who holds knockout victories over both men in prior title fights.
    Simon Head, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Any prior familiarity with 4X-style games like this will make a big difference, though.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of prior
Adverb
  • The company already flies a reusable suborbital vehicle called New Shepard, which takes people and payloads on brief trips to space.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The boisterous Musk and Ramaswamy have already solved one of Roosevelt’s problems by generating numerous headlines, from among other things, a trip to Capitol Hill.
    Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made by History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of already
Adverb
  • The Avs have used nine forwards who have also spent time with the Eagles — those players have combined for one goal and one assist in a combined 71 games played.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Kings are waiving center Orlando Robinson while veteran forwards Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott will have their contracts guaranteed for the rest of the season, a league source told The Sacramento Bee, confirming a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of forwards
Adjective
  • According to court documents, Marvin III is the father of two sons from a previous relationship: Marvin Gaye IV, born in 1995, and Dylan Gaye, born in 2000.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Winter storms that blasted the Northeast and South in recent weeks — causing flight delays and cancellations around the country — led to slightly fewer passengers flying out of the Orlando International Airport this holiday season compared to the previous one.
    Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of previous
Adverb
  • Send that player’s name along and he might be included in next year’s ballot.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Will fossil fuel producers just pass the cost along in higher prices in New York?
    William Baldwin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of along
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