ahead of

1
as in before
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

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Relevance

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2
as in in advance of
preceding in space the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them

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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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