Synonyms of ahead of

ahead of

preposition

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• before
• prior to
• in advance of
• to
• previous to
• of
• until
• till
• ere
• fore
• up to
• afore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• following
• since
• next
• next to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• before
• in advance of
• in front of
• against
• fore
• afore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• following

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ahead of

Rancho Cordova Mayor Garrett Gatewood advocated for holding the election so the community could see that the 2nd District had representation on the council and become familiar with Stevenson’s name ahead of future elections. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In April, the FCC ordered Disney’s television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

For some, Arday's rise showed how liberal institutions could put diversity goals ahead of academic standards. — Michel Martin, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

Many of the techniques that had been used in previous studies to trigger lucid dreaming involved weeks of training for the participants ahead of time. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026