ahead
word
/əˈhɛd/
uh-HED
/ɐhˈɛd/
uh-HED
Definition
In or towards the front; further forward in space or time. It can also mean to be in a position of advantage or progress compared to others.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in directions and time expressions like 'look ahead' or 'plan ahead'. Informal and formal contexts both. Can be metaphorical: 'thinking ahead'. Not typically used as a standalone noun or verb.
Spanish: adelante - por delantePortuguese (BR): adiante - à frentePortuguese (PT): adiante - à frenteChinese (Simplified): 前面 - 在前Chinese (Traditional): 前面 - 在前Hindi: आगेArabic: أمام - قدماًBengali: সামনে - আগামRussian: вперёд - впередиJapanese: 前方に - 先にVietnamese: phía trước - trướcKorean: 앞에 - 미리Turkish: ileride - öndeUrdu: آگے - پیشگیIndonesian: di depan - ke depan - lebih dulu
Example Sentences
The car ahead is moving slowly.
basic
Look ahead before crossing the street.
basic
Look ahead and keep moving forward!
natural
I’m thinking about what lies ahead.
natural
We’re ahead of schedule, so we can relax.
natural
We need to plan ahead for the trip.
basic