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

Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 2 May 2026

After Gage Goncalves’s goal nearly 70 minutes into a scoreless game Friday silenced the most raucous crown in hockey, the Lightning reveled in a season-defining moment but realized the bigger task was two nights ahead of them. —Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026

Wrexham started the day in sixth place, ahead of Hull on goal difference, and conceded in the fourth minute to Middlesbrough, only to score through Josh Windass and Sam Smith for a 2-1 lead by the 41st. —Steve Douglas, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026

Pic’s first day that was 55% ahead of Michael‘s last weekend. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 May 2026