Synonyms of ahead

ahead 1 of 2

adverb

1

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time

call ahead for reservations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earlier
• before
• already
• early
• beforehand
• previously
• now
• in advance
• anteriorly
• shortly
• preliminarily
• afore
• soon
• first
• formerly
• antecedently
• prematurely
• first off
• before long
• a priori
• presently
• erelong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• afterwards
• afterward
• after
• behind
• next
• subsequently
• by and by

2

as in onwards

toward a point ahead in space or time

sent me ahead to get a place in the check-out line while she went to get the eggs and milk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• onwards
• forward
• onward
• on
• forth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backward
• backwards

3

as in forward

toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time

the line moved ahead at a snail's pace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forward
• onwards
• forwards
• along
• onward
• forth
• on
• before
• fore
• frontwards
• frontward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• back
• behind
• backwards
• backward
• rearward
• rearwards

ahead

2 of 2

adjective

as in early

Synonyms & Similar Words

• early
• prior
• previous
• preceding
• former
• fundamental
• basic
• preparing
• elementary
• warning
• introducing
• beginning
• preliminary
• premonitory
• preparatory
• readying
• prefacing
• preparative
• introductory
• precursory
• prelusive
• prefatory
• prelim
• primary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• subsequent
• after
• behind

Phrases Containing ahead

• ahead of
• full speed ahead
• full steam ahead
• get ahead