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ahead
adverb or adjective \ə-ˈhed\
: in or toward the front
: to or toward the place where someone is going
: in, into, or for the future
Full Definition of AHEAD
1
a : in a forward direction or position : forward b : in front
2
: in, into, or for the future <plan ahead>
3
: in or toward a more advantageous position <helped others to get ahead>
4
: at or to an earlier time : in advance <make payments ahead>
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First Known Use of AHEAD
1596
Rhymes with AHEAD
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AHEAD Defined for Kids
ahead
adverb or adjective \ə-ˈhed\
Definition of AHEAD for Kids
1
: in or toward the front <The road stretched ahead for many miles.>
2
: into or for the future <You should think ahead.>
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