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ahead

/əˈhɛd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    being or lying in front; foremost; leading

  • noun

    the direction toward the front or the course along which one is moving or intends to go

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈhɛd/



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Antonyms

astern , behind
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ahead
deed , eed , need , seed
Variants
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ahead , ahead of , ahead of her time , ahead of his time , ahead of its time , ahead of one's time , ahead of one's/its time , ahead of their time , ahead of schedule , ahead of the curve , ahead of the game , ahead of time , go-ahead , go-aheads
Forms
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ahead (adjective), ahead (noun), ahead (verb)

Etymology
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Old English ‘an ege’, from an ‘on’ + ege ‘edge’

Trivia
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  1. The term 'ahead' is used in sailing to indicate the position of a boat in relation to another.

  2. In the game of chess, a player is 'ahead' if they have more material or a better position on the board.

Related Concepts
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  1. future: The time beyond the present.

  2. progress: The development or advancement of a situation or organization.

Culture
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In literature, 'ahead' is often used metaphorically to refer to progress, leadership, or a desired goal. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway reflects on Gatsby's pursuit of the American Dream: 'He talked a lot about the past, and I gathered that he wanted something else from life, some warmth and richness and the feeling of a good meal; these things were a long time coming and he had do without them here.', implying that Gatsby is always looking 'ahead' to a better future.

How to Memorize "ahead"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a race where you're in the lead, you're 'ahead' of the other competitors.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'ahead' with progress or leading.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym AHEAD: 'A' for 'Ahead' in time, 'H' for 'Having' an advantage, 'E' for 'Expecting' good things, 'A' for 'Approaching' your goal.

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