(adj) having the leading position or higher score in a contest, Syn.leading, in the lead, Example: he is ahead by a pawn; the leading team in the pennant race
(adv) at or in the front, Syn.in front, before, Example: I see the lights of a town ahead; the road ahead is foggy; staring straight ahead; we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front; with the cross of Jesus marching on before
(adv) toward the future; forward in time, Syn.forward, Ant.backward, back, Example: I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring; I look forward to seeing you
(adv) in a forward direction, Syn.forrader, forward, onward, forwards, onwards, Example: go ahead; the train moved ahead slowly; the boat lurched ahead; moved onward into the forest; they went slowly forward in the mud
(adv) ahead of time; in anticipation, Syn.in advance, beforehand, Example: when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount; We like to plan ahead; should have made reservations beforehand
(adv) to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future), Example: moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday; pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday
(adv) leading or ahead in a competition, Syn.out front, in the lead, Example: the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch; ahead by two pawns; our candidate is in the lead in the polls; way out front in the race; the advertising campaign put them out front in sales
To go ahead. (a)To go in advance.(b)To go on onward.(c)To push on in an enterprise. [ Colloq ] -- To get ahead of. (a)To get in advance of.(b)To surpass; to get the better of. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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