Looking up...
ahead
/əˈhɛd/
in front or leading
She stayed ahead of the competition by working harder.
She maintained a leading position by putting in more effort.
general
In a forward direction or position; in front.
The car moved ahead slowly.
The car progressed forward at a slow pace.
We need to think ahead for future challenges.
We must plan for upcoming difficulties.
Often used to indicate progress or leadership.
general
In advance; before something happens.
She booked the tickets ahead of time.
She reserved the tickets in advance.
Used to describe preparation or early action.
Collocations
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'ahead' to describe physical or metaphorical progress or leadership.
Gold Rule
Position vs. Time
'Ahead' can refer to physical position or temporal advance, depending on context.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'ahed,' meaning 'in front,' derived from Old English 'on heafde,' literally 'on the head.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe position or progress.
Word Breakdown
a-
on or in
prefixhead
front or leading part
rootEnglish Dictionary