Lie ahead Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /əˈhɛd
LYE uh-HED
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 futuroPortuguese (BR): estar por vir - estar à frente - esperar (por alguém)Portuguese (PT): estar para vir - estar pela frente - aguardarChinese (Simplified): 在前方 - 即将到来Chinese (Traditional): 在前方 - 即將到來Hindi: आगे होना - आने वाला होनाArabic: ينتظر في المستقبل - قادمBengali: অপেক্ষা করছে - সামনে আছেRussian: предстоит - ожидает впередиJapanese: 待ち受けている - これから起こるVietnamese: ở phía trước - sắp tớiKorean: 앞에 놓여 있다 - 앞으로 있다Turkish: ileride beklemek - gelecekte olmakUrdu: آگے پیش آنا - سامنے آناIndonesian: 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.
natural