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

The move forward with that lineup then was confirmed ahead of Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026

Windermere continues its rugged schedule with a Tuesday home game against next-door neighbor Windermere Prep (15-3), which is second behind Lake Highland Prep (15-1) in the Orlando area rankings — just ahead of Evans. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026

That evening, his team-mates at Bottesford gathered in their clubhouse following a 2-2 draw at home to Golcar United, where there had been a moment of reflection ahead of kick-off. —Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025

Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), was seen scolding Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, ahead of the 74th Miss Universe competition being held in Bangkok later this month. —Anabella González, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025