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Definition of AHEAD OF

1

earlier than <always arrives at school ahead of the bus> <we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time>

Synonyms afore [chiefly dialect], ahead of, ere, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect], of, previous to, prior to, to

Related Words till, until, up to

Near Antonyms next, next to, since

Antonyms after, following

2

preceding in space <the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them>

Synonyms afore [chiefly dialect], ahead of, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect]

Related Words against

Antonyms after, following