Meaning of the word "ahead of" in English
What does "ahead of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ahead of
US /əˈhɛd ʌv/
UK /əˈhɛd ɒv/
Phrase
1.
in front of
Example:
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The car ahead of us suddenly stopped.
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He walked ahead of the group.
2.
making more progress than (someone or something)
Example:
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She is always ahead of her classmates in studies.
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The company is ahead of its competitors in innovation.
3.
earlier than (a scheduled time or event)
Example:
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We finished the project two days ahead of schedule.
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The train arrived ahead of time.