ahead

aheadadverb

Ahead describes being in front in space, later in time, or in a leading position compared with others.

1. in frontin a forward direction or position

   not gradable [not gradable]

   • Go straight ahead and turn left.
   • She looked ahead to see what was coming.
   • The car ahead stopped suddenly.
   • There's a long road ahead.

   Collocations

   phrase straight ahead, up ahead

2. in the futurelater in time, still to come

   not gradable [not gradable]

   • Plan ahead for the holidays.
   • We have a busy week ahead.
   • Think ahead before you make a decision.

   Collocations

   phrase plan ahead, think ahead, the days ahead, ahead of schedule, ahead of time

3. in the leadin a leading position, especially in a competition or comparison

   not gradable [not gradable]

   • Their team was ahead by ten points.
   • She's ahead of the class in math.
   • He's always trying to get ahead at work.

   Collocations

   phrase get ahead, stay ahead