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ahead
01
in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing
Examples
Please drive carefully, there 's a sharp curve ahead.
1.1
in a leading position in a competition or race
Examples
She moved ahead in the race, leaving the other runners behind.
02
before a particular time or event
Examples
Please make your reservations ahead.
03
at a time period that is coming next or soon to occur
Examples
We need to think about the challenges ahead.
3.1
at a time earlier or later than originally scheduled
Examples
They moved the meeting ahead to Monday.
04
further along in development, achievement, or completion compared to others
Examples
They are way ahead in completing the project.
05
(of a pitcher) in a favorable count by having thrown more strikes than balls to the current batter
Examples
The pitcher was quickly ahead in the count, 0–2.
5.1
(of a batter) in an advantageous position by having more balls than strikes in the current at-bat
Examples
The batter was ahead, three balls and one strike.
