Main Entry:

ahead

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈhed\

Function:

adverb or adjective

Date:

1596

1 a: in a forward direction or position : forward b: in front2: in, into, or for the future <plan ahead>3: in or toward a more advantageous position <helped others to get ahead>4: at or to an earlier time : in advance <make payments ahead>