Ahead

Adverb

Definitions

1.AdverbAt or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.

"The island was directly ahead.; Just ahead you can see the cliffs.; Keep going straight ahead."

2.AdverbSo as to be further advanced, either spatially or in an abstract sense; to be superior.

"He finished two laps ahead of me.; In all of his classes Jack was ahead."

3.AdverbIn or for the future.

"There may be tough times ahead.; You've got to think ahead so as not to be unprepared."

4.AdverbTo a later time.

"Set the clock ahead an hour.; Push the deadline ahead a day, from the 20th to the 21st."

5.AdverbAt an earlier time; beforehand; in advance.

"He paid his rent ahead."

6.AdverbTo an earlier time.

"Push the deadline ahead a day, from the 21st to the 20th."

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