Definition of ahead adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of AHEAD is in a forward direction or position : forward. How to use ahead in a sentence.
AHEAD definition: 1. in front: 2. having more points, votes, etc. than someone else in a competition, election…. Learn more.
Something that is ahead is in front of you. If you look ahead, you look directly in front of you. Brett looked straight ahead. The road ahead was now blocked solid. You use ahead with verbs such as push,' move,' and `forge' to indicate that a plan, program, or organization is making fast progress.
There may be tough times ahead. You've got to think ahead so as not to be unprepared.
AHEAD definition: in or to the front; in advance of; before. See examples of ahead used in a sentence.
When you're ahead, you're further along or further forward. If you're ahead of all the other runners in a race, you're winning. The team at the very front of a three-legged race is ahead, and the path that stretches in front of you as you walk through the woods is ahead of you.
Something that is ahead is in front of you. If you look ahead, you look directly in front of you. Brett looked straight ahead. I peered ahead through the front screen. The road ahead was now blocked solid.
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