ahead

US /əˈhed/
UK /əˈhed/
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1.

further forward in space; in the line of one's forward motion

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The road ahead was clear.
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He looked straight ahead.
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in frontonward
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behind
2.

in the future

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We need to plan for the year ahead.
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There are many challenges ahead.
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forthcomingupcoming
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pastbehind
3.

in a more advanced or successful position

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She is ahead of her classmates in math.
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Our team is ahead by two points.
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in frontin advance
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behind
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