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ahead of
preposition
: in, at, or to a place before (someone or something)
: in the future for (someone or something)
: having a lead or advantage over (a competitor)
Full Definition of AHEAD OF
1
: in front or advance of
2
: in excess of
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First Known Use of AHEAD OF
1613
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Rhymes with AHEAD OF
afoul of, all kinds of, all sorts of, because of, become of, boxing glove, by dint of, by means of, by way of, courtly love, dispose of, get wind of, hand in glove, have none of, in back of, in case of, in front of, in lieu of, in place of, inside of, in spite of, in terms of, in view of, ladylove, light-o'-love, make fun of, make light of, make much of, make sport of, make use of, mourning dove, on pain of, on top of, outside of, puppy love, turtledove, unheard-of, well-thought-of
AHEAD OF Defined for Kids
ahead of
preposition
Definition of AHEAD OF for Kids
1
: in front of <He stood ahead of me in line.>
2
: earlier than <They arrived ahead of us.>
3
: having a lead over <The other team is ahead of us by two points.>
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