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

Knowing this ahead of time can help people budget for end-of-life doula care or find doulas who offer services on a sliding scale. — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie urged his colleagues to vote in favor of the legislation ahead of the vote. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 14 July 2026

This type of volatility is typical ahead of the earnings call. — Hugh Son,laya Neelakandan,leslie Picker,ritika Shah, CNBC, 14 July 2026

The pair clashed again over matters related to redistricting efforts ahead of the midterms. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026