ahead

ahead

adverb or adjective \ə-ˈhed\

Definition of AHEAD

1

a : in a forward direction or position : forward

b : in front

2

: 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>

First Known Use of AHEAD

1596

Rhymes with AHEAD

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