Cool MateMeaning of Ahead
In simple words: In front of; in the future.
Ahead in a sentence
- I'll run ahead and warn them.
- The road ahead was blocked.
- We've got a lot of hard work ahead.
- This will create problems in the months ahead.
- He was looking straight ahead *(= straight forward, in front of him)*.
- The party was planned weeks ahead.
- Our team was ahead by six points.
- You need to work hard to keep ahead.
How to use Ahead
Use 'ahead' when talking about directions, plans, or time. It's appropriate in most contexts but avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'a head' leading the way — picture someone walking ahead of others.
Related words
Collocations with Ahead
- look ahead
- go ahead
- ahead of schedule
- ahead of time
- stay ahead
Synonyms for Ahead
- in advance
Opposites of Ahead
- behind
- lagging
Common mistakes with Ahead
- Confused with 'ahead of' when indicating a leader or someone superior.
- Using 'ahead' where 'before' would be more appropriate in time contexts.
- Misplacing 'ahead' in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.
Ahead appears in
Ahead in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أمام
في المقدمة؛ في المستقبل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সামনে
সামনে; ভবিষ্যতে।
- GermanDeutsch
Vorn/Weiter
Vorne; in der Zukunft.
- SpanishEspañol
Adelante
En frente; en el futuro.
- Persianفارسی
جلو، پیش رو
جلوی سر؛ در آینده.
- FrenchFrançais
Devant, En avant, À l'avance
Devant ; dans le futur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आगे
सामने; भविष्य में।
- ItalianItaliano
Avanti, Davanti, In anticipo
Davanti; nel futuro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
À frente
Na frente; no futuro.
- RussianРусский
Впереди
Впереди; в будущем.
- Urduاردو
آگے
سامنے؛ مستقبل میں۔
- Chinese中文
前面
在前面；在未来。
More words like Ahead
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Ahead
What does Ahead mean?
In front of; in the future.
What is the definition of Ahead?
further forward in space or time; in front
How do you use Ahead in a sentence?
I'll run ahead and warn them.
Can you give another example of Ahead?
The road ahead was blocked.
What are synonyms for Ahead?
Common alternatives include in advance.
What is the opposite of Ahead?
Opposite meanings include behind, lagging.
What words go with Ahead?
It commonly pairs with look ahead, go ahead, ahead of schedule, ahead of time, stay ahead.
What are common mistakes when using Ahead?
Confused with 'ahead of' when indicating a leader or someone superior. Using 'ahead' where 'before' would be more appropriate in time contexts. Misplacing 'ahead' in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning.
How do you pronounce Ahead?
US: /["/əˈhed/"]/, UK: /["/əˈhed/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ahead?
Use 'ahead' when talking about directions, plans, or time. It's appropriate in most contexts but avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Ahead?
"Ahead" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.