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

Following the consolidation, layoffs at several properties, including Carowinds, occurred ahead of its seasonal opening last year. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

The sidebar, introduced in 2021 to showcase high-profile new series on the big screen ahead of release, will also feature Netflix titles Dead-End Job and Blue Road. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Tyler Batty, Bo Richter, Cam'Ron Stewart and Chaz Chambliss currently sit ahead of Dyson on the depth chart. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Official broadcasts will be announced no later than six days ahead of kickoff. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026