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

In a rare interview about Ozzy ahead of the film’s release, Sharon tells Rolling Stone how Ozzy saw the whole day as a great achievement. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026

The track is some fun ahead of the upcoming game between the Volunteers and Crimson Tide on Saturday. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Tangible Book Value Per Share (TBVPS) – the primary basis for bank valuations, aside from EPS — came in ahead of expectations. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

August 23 – September 22 Your mind may run ahead of the facts this morning. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026