Ahead of Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
Used to describe something or someone in a position in front of or before another in space, time, or progress. It can refer to physical location, earlier time, or being more advanced than someone or something.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mostly informal; common in both conversation and writing. Often paired with time ('ahead of schedule'), people ('ahead of everyone'), or progress ('ahead of the competition'). Can express physical, temporal, or figurative 'lead.' Avoid confusing with 'in advance' (for planning).
جمل نموذجية
The red car is ahead of the blue car.
basic
We finished the project ahead of schedule.
basic
She is ahead of her classmates in math.
basic
Try to plan your work ahead of time to avoid stress.
natural
If we leave now, we'll get there ahead of the crowds.
natural
Their company is always ahead of the competition with new ideas.
natural