Ahead of

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Definitions

Preposition
  1. 1
    In front of.

    "A hill loomed ahead of them."

  2. 2
    Preceding.

    "He's giving a series of concerts in London ahead of his international tour."

  3. 3
    In the future of.

    "You have a long trip ahead of you."

  4. 4
    In advance of.

    "I arrived at the suite half an hour ahead of Jack."

  5. 5
    Having made more progress than.

    "He is far ahead of his class in math."

Synonyms

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"The island bore but little a-head of us."

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