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ahead

Pronunciation: [/əˈhɛd/]

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ahead: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use ahead in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “position or direction”

(adverb) moving forward in space or time, usually in front of something or someone. When you walk in front of others or finish something before others, you are ahead.

Example

She finished her test ahead of the other students.

Example

He fell behind in the race and was no longer ahead.

Example

Who is ahead in the competition?

Context: “expected outcome”

(adjective) leading or winning in a competition, game, or situation. When you are in front or winning, you are ahead.

Example

The team was ahead by ten points in the basketball game.

Example

They were behind in the polls and not ahead in the election.

Example

Who is currently ahead in the match?

Context: “future plans”

(noun) plans or events that will happen in the future. When you think about what will come next or plan for the upcoming time, you are thinking about ahead.

Example

She always likes to plan ahead for her projects.

Example

He never thinks ahead and often faces last-minute problems.

Example

Are you prepared for what lies ahead in the new year?

Context: “progress or development”

(adverb) making progress or moving forward in achieving a goal. When you're making progress or moving forward in a project, you are going ahead.

Example

The construction work is moving ahead on schedule.

Example

The project stalled and did not move ahead as planned.

Example

Is everything moving ahead as expected in the project?

How to pronounce ahead

Pronunciation: [/əˈhɛd/]

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