Ahead Definition
ahead
adverb
- at or in the front; "I see the lights of a town ahead"; "the road ahead is foggy"; "staring straight ahead"; "we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front"; "with the cross of Jesus marching on before"
- toward the future; forward in time; "I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring"; "I look forward to seeing you"
- in a forward direction; "go ahead"; "the train moved ahead slowly"; "the boat lurched ahead"; "moved onward into the forest"; "they went slowly forward in the mud"
- ahead of time; in anticipation; "when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount"; "We like to plan ahead"; "should have made reservations beforehand"
- to a more advanced or advantageous position; "a young man sure to get ahead"; "pushing talented students ahead"
- to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future); "moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday"; "pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday"
- leading or ahead in a competition; "the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch"; "ahead by two pawns"; "our candidate is in the lead in the polls"; "way out front in the race"; "the advertising campaign put them out front in sales"
adjective
- having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"
"Ahead" in song lyrics
See how ahead is used in real songs:
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"Wish we were sailing ahead"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"I got bored waiting for them so I soared ahead"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"Call the mentally dead, not ready for what's ahead"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
Words that rhyme with ahead
Usage tips for "ahead"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ahead" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ahead to find words that pair well.