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AHEAD

(adverb, adj.sat)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Ahead.

How to pronounce ahead:

US

Ahead - as an adverb

At or in the front

Example: "I see the lights of a town ahead"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beforein front

Toward the future; forward in time

Example: "I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forward
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
back

In a forward direction

Example: "Go ahead"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forraderforwardforwardsonwardonwards

Ahead of time; in anticipation

Example: "When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beforehandin advance

To a more advanced or advantageous position

Example: "A young man sure to get ahead"

To a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)

Example: "Moved the appointment ahead from tuesday to monday"

Leading or ahead in a competition

Example: "The horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in the leadout front

Ahead - as an adjective satellite

Having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Example: "He is ahead by a pawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in the leadleading

Example Sentences

"We need to plan ahead for the upcoming project."
"The finish line is just ahead."
"John looked ahead to see how far they had to walk."
"I want to finish this task ahead of schedule."
"The weather forecast shows rain ahead."
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Word Game Points

Is AHEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ahead is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AHEAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is AHEAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ahead is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AHEAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is AHEAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ahead is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AHEAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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