Main Entry: ahead

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈhed\

Function: adverb or adjective

Date: 1596

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>