Lie ahead Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪ/ /əˈhɛd

LYE uh-HED

UK

lˈaɪ/ /ɐhˈɛd

LYE uh-HED

Definition

To be in the future or to be something that will happen or need to be faced soon.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in both formal and informal English, especially to discuss events, changes, or challenges expected in the future. Often used in motivational or reflective contexts. Frequently appears with 'what', as in 'what lies ahead'. Not related to 'lie' meaning 'not tell the truth'.

• Spanish: estar por delante - estar por venir - estar en el futuro
• Portuguese (BR): estar por vir - estar à frente - esperar (por alguém)
• Portuguese (PT): estar para vir - estar pela frente - aguardar
• Chinese (Simplified): 在前方 - 即将到来
• Chinese (Traditional): 在前方 - 即將到來
• Hindi: आगे होना - आने वाला होना
• Arabic: ينتظر في المستقبل - قادم
• Bengali: অপেক্ষা করছে - সামনে আছে
• Russian: предстоит - ожидает впереди
• Japanese: 待ち受けている - これから起こる
• Vietnamese: ở phía trước - sắp tới
• Korean: 앞에 놓여 있다 - 앞으로 있다
• Turkish: ileride beklemek - gelecekte olmak
• Urdu: آگے پیش آنا - سامنے آنا
• Indonesian: menanti di depan - ada di depan

Example Sentences

No one knows what lies ahead for us.

basic

Great opportunities may lie ahead if you keep trying.

basic

We must be ready for what lies ahead.

basic

Let's not worry too much about what lies ahead.

natural

Who knows what adventures lie ahead on this trip?

natural

I try to stay positive no matter what lies ahead.

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