ahead of

1 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 afore [chiefly dialect], before, ere, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect], of, previous to, prior to, toRelated Words till, until, up toNear Antonyms next, next to, sinceAntonyms after, following

2 preceding in space the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them Synonyms afore [chiefly dialect], before, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect]Related Words againstAntonyms after, following