ahead

/ɐhˈɛd/

/əˈhɛd/

ahead

in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing

synonyms : before

in a forward direction

synonyms : forrader

toward the future; forward in time

synonyms : forward

antonyms : back

ahead of time; in anticipation

synonyms : beforehand

leading or ahead in a competition

to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)

to a more advanced or advantageous position

ahead

having the leading position or higher score in a contest

synonyms : ahead(p)

Examples

1. Then again, some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve.

2. At this stage in the campaign, the Democratic candidate is way ahead of the pack.

3. The Japanese company is light years ahead of its European competitors.

4. The car ahead of me jumped the light.