Think ahead Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈθɪŋk/ /əˈhɛd

THINK uh-HED

UK

θˈɪŋk/ /ɐhˈɛd

THING uh-HED

Definition

To plan or imagine what might happen in the future so you can be ready or make good decisions.

Usage & Nuances

'Think ahead' is informal and common in advice, work, and daily life. Used with 'to', 'about', or time words: 'think ahead to next year'. Not the same as 'think forward' or just 'plan'; implies mental preparation for possibilities.

• Spanish: anticiparse - prever
• Portuguese (BR): pensar com antecedência - planejar-se
• Portuguese (PT): pensar com antecedência - prever
• Chinese (Simplified): 提前考虑 - 提前规划
• Chinese (Traditional): 提前考慮 - 提前規劃
• Hindi: आगे सोचना - भविष्य की योजना बनाना
• Arabic: التفكير مسبقًا - التخطيط للمستقبل
• Bengali: ভবিষ্যতের কথা চিন্তা করা - আগেভাগে পরিকল্পনা করা
• Russian: заранее продумать - продумывать наперёд
• Japanese: 先を考える - 先を見越して考える
• Vietnamese: nghĩ trước - lên kế hoạch trước
• Korean: 미리 생각하다 - 앞을 내다보다
• Turkish: ileri düşünmek - önceden düşünmek
• Urdu: آگے سوچنا - پیشگی منصوبہ بندی کرنا
• Indonesian: berpikir ke depan - memikirkan sebelumnya

Example Sentences

It's smart to think ahead before making decisions.

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We always try to think ahead when planning trips.

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You should think ahead to avoid problems.

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If you think ahead to next year, what goals do you want to set?

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Good leaders always think ahead about possible challenges.

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I forgot to think ahead and now I'm out of groceries.

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