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
• ere
• till
• until
• 'fore
• fore
• afore
• up to

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
• against
• in front of
• 'fore
• fore
• afore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• following

Examples of ahead of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The campaigns recognize, however, that voters can cast their ballots earlier via mail-in options, and want to get ahead of that. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024

Extreme weather Francine has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its landfall in Louisiana today. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024

While visiting the indoor arena ahead of the convention, the politician, also known by the acronym moniker AOC, wore a lilac midi dress with soft shoulders. —Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is three points ahead of former President Donald Trump nationwide. —CBS News, 18 Aug. 2024