English to English
ahead
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adverb (r)
- at or in the front(adv.all)Example:
I see the lights of a town ahead.
The road ahead is foggy.
Staring straight ahead.
source: wordnet30 - in a forward direction(adv.all)Example:
Go ahead.
The train moved ahead slowly.
The boat lurched ahead.
source: wordnet30 - ahead of time; in anticipation(adv.all)Example:
When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount.
We like to plan ahead.
source: wordnet30 - to a more advanced or advantageous position(adv.all)Example:
A young man sure to get ahead.
Pushing talented students ahead.
source: wordnet30 - to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)(adv.all)Example:
Moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday.
Pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday.
source: wordnet30 - leading or ahead in a competition(adv.all)Example:
The horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch.
Ahead by two pawns.
source: wordnet30 - In or to the front; in advance; onward.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- having the leading position or higher score in a contest(adj.all)Example:
He is ahead by a pawn.
source: wordnet30