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AHEAD Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word ahead. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word ahead. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AHEAD

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forward
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective

• at or near or directed toward the front

• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• forward in time or order or degree

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

adjective satellite

• moving forward

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

in the lead
adverb

• leading or ahead in a competition

adjective satellite

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

before
adverbadv
adverb

• earlier in time; previously

• at or in the front

beforehand
adverbadv
adverb

• ahead of time; in anticipation

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

forrader
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a forward direction

forwards
adverbadv
adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• in a forward direction

leading
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

noun

• the activity of leading

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

• greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

onward
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• forward in time or order or degree

• in a forward direction

onwards
adverbadv
adverb

• in a forward direction

in advance
adverbadv
adverb

• ahead of time; in anticipation

adjective satellite

• situated ahead or going before

in front
adverb

• at or in the front

out front
adverb

• leading or ahead in a competition

Alternatives for FORWARD

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