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(adj) in the lead, leading
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
he is ahead by a pawn; the leading team in the pennant race
at or in the front
I see the lights of a town ahead; the road ahead is foggy; staring straight ahead; we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front; with the cross of Jesus marching on before
(adv) in advance, beforehand
ahead of time; in anticipation
when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount; We like to plan ahead; should have made reservations beforehand
(adv) forrader, forward, forwards, onward, onwards
in a forward direction
go ahead; the train moved ahead slowly; the boat lurched ahead; moved onward into the forest; they went slowly forward in the mud
(adv) out front, in the lead
leading or ahead in a competition
the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch; ahead by two pawns; our candidate is in the lead in the polls; way out front in the race; the advertising campaign put them out front in sales
(adv) forward
toward the future; forward in time
I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring; I look forward to seeing you