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ahead
adjective(a-head)
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
Synonyms: in the lead, leading,
Examples:
He is ahead by a pawn.
ahead
adverb(a-head)
leading or ahead in a competition
Synonyms: in the lead, out front,
Examples:
The horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch.
Ahead by two pawns.
ahead
adverb(a-head)
at or in the front
Synonyms: before, in front,
Examples:
I see the lights of a town ahead.
The road ahead is foggy.
Staring straight ahead.
ahead
adverb(a-head)
in a forward direction
Synonyms: forrader, forward, forwards, onward, onwards,
Examples:
Go ahead.
The train moved ahead slowly.
The boat lurched ahead.
ahead
adverb(a-head)
ahead of time; in anticipation
Synonyms: beforehand, in advance,
Examples:
When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount.
We like to plan ahead.
ahead
adverb(a-head)
toward the future; forward in time
Synonyms: forward,
Antonyms: back,
Examples:
I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring.

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