ahead

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈhɛd/

Adverb

ahead (not comparable)

1. In or to the front; in advance; onward.

   The island was directly ahead.

2. In the direction one is facing or moving.

   Just ahead you can see the cliffs.

3. In or for the future.

   There may be tough times ahead.

   You've got to think ahead so as not to be unprepared.

4. At an earlier time.

   He paid his rent ahead.

5. Having progressed more.

   In all of his classes Jack was ahead.

Antonyms

• (nautical) astern
• behind

Related terms

• ahead of

Translations

• French: devant
• Italian: avanti
• Portuguese: à frente (in the front), para frente (to the front)
• Russian: вперёд
• Spanish: al frente de, delante de, adelante

Translations

• Italian: davanti

Translations

• Italian: anticipatamente, al futuro

Translations

• Italian: antecedentemente, in anticipo

Translations

• Italian: avanti

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