ahead of

The phrase "ahead of" can indicate position, time, progress, or comparison.

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Definition

A2General

In a position further forward in space.

Example

She was walking ahead of me.

B1Time

Occurring before a specified point in time.

Example

They finished the project ahead of schedule.

B2Progress

Having made more progress or being more advanced.

Example

The student is ahead of the rest of the class.

B2Competition

Leading or surpassing in a competition or comparison.

Example

The team is ahead of their rivals in the league.

B1Future

At a point that is yet to come.

Example

There are many challenges ahead of us.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ahead of":

get ahead of in front of ahead of the curve in front come before keep ahead get ahead of oneself run ahead in face of ahead in the count on top of up front