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

Goddard’s director, Jamie Dunn, was promoted to the role in May, after delivering Roman under budget and ahead of schedule as the telescope’s project manager since 2018. — Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

The Miami Heat continues to fill out its roster ahead of the start of training camp. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The pair are poised to discuss further air defense support for Kyiv ahead of winter, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and how to bring an end to the more than 4½-year conflict. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Here’s what else to know about Western Michigan ahead of Boise State’s final nonconference game. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026