Ahead of — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

preposition

Meaning & Definition of Ahead of

Ahead of (preposition)

  1. in front or advance of
  2. in excess of

Ahead of (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  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"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), before, ere, fore (chiefly dialect), of, previous to, prior to, to, in advance of
    related: till, until, up to
    opposite: after, following
    near: next, next to, since

  2. preceding in space

    "the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), before, fore (chiefly dialect), in advance of, in front of
    related: against
    opposite: after, following

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ahead of

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ahead of:

Chiefly dialect: afore, fore
before, ere, of, previous to, prior to, to, in advance of, in front of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ahead of

Words with the opposite meaning of Ahead of:

after, following

Related Words for Ahead of

till, until, up to, against

Near Antonyms of Ahead of

next, next to, since

Origin & Etymology of Ahead of

First known use: 1613

Words & Phrases Containing Ahead of

ahead of one's/its time, ahead of one's time, ahead of schedule, ahead of the curve, ahead of the game, ahead of time, a/one step ahead of, stay/keep ahead of the field, streets ahead of

Frequently Asked Questions about Ahead of

What does "Ahead of" mean?

"Ahead of" means in front or advance of. As a preposition, it is defined as: in front or advance of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ahead of"?

Other words for "Ahead of" include afore, before, ere, fore, of, previous to, prior to and to. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ahead of" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ahead of"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ahead of". Common alternatives include afore, before, ere, fore, of, previous to, prior to, to, in advance of and in front of.

What is the opposite of "Ahead of"?

Antonyms of "Ahead of" include after and following. Near antonyms include next, next to and since.

How do you use "Ahead of" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ahead of" in a sentence: "always arrives at school ahead of the bus"; "we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time"; "the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them".

Is "Ahead of" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ahead of" is a preposition.

What is the origin of the word "Ahead of"?

First known use: 1613.

What is another word for "Ahead of" meaning "earlier than"?

When "Ahead of" (preposition) means earlier than, synonyms include afore, before, ere, fore, of and previous to. Opposites in this sense include after and following.