ahead

[US]/əˈhed/
[UK]/əˈhed/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a forward direction; in advance; in a leading position
adj. in a forward position; in a leading position

Phrases & Collocations

look ahead

miles ahead

move ahead

ahead of

go ahead

forge ahead

ahead of time

straight ahead

get ahead

go straight ahead

go ahead with

press ahead

push ahead

lie ahead

keep ahead

on ahead

a step ahead

get ahead of

think ahead

Example Sentences

He is ahead of the age.

The way ahead is strewn with difficulties.

he was slightly ahead on points.

how to get ahead in advertising.

gave the go-ahead sign.

The road ahead was full of cattle.

They are forging ahead with their plans.

The lieutenant stood ahead of the troops.

A party was sent ahead to scout.

straight-ahead rock music; a straight-ahead whodunit.

It is materially ahead of other countries.

the Bucks were ahead by four.

we have a long drive ahead of us.

a go-ahead marketing strategy.

the government is forging ahead with reforms.

a young and go-ahead managing director.

they nosed ahead by one point.

they still had a long way ahead of them.

the ardous task ahead us

Real-world Examples

Keep an eye on the road ahead.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

" What pushes you ahead? " he asked.

Source: Collection of Interesting Stories

The road ahead is best taken together.

Source: Growing Up with Cute Pets

The entrance to the lab is straight ahead.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

But she's still facing some hurdles ahead, right?

Source: NPR News November 2018 Collection

" Bearing south! " shouted Mad-Eye, " Town ahead! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

But these otters are one step ahead.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

Something was shining on the wall ahead.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

None of us underestimate the challenges ahead.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2021

Guardian seems to be one step ahead.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

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