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

With more king tide flooding on the way and rain on the forecast, Navarrete said her association is working with the city to get sandbags in place ahead of the next king tide. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Harry Styles pop-up store in Borough Yards ahead of the singer’s Together, Together show at Wembley Stadium. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

State lawmakers expect Georgia to implement a new voting system ahead of the 2028 presidential election. — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

There’s almost always someone ahead of us whose experiences can accelerate our own growth. — Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026