ahead of
[preposition]
Synonyms: before, ante, ere, in advance of, preceding, prior to, to

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ahead of preposition

1. further forward in space or time than somebody/something; in front of somebody/something
   • ● Two boys were ahead of us.
   • ● Ahead of us lay ten days of intensive training.

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2. earlier than somebody/something
   • ● I finished several days ahead of the deadline.
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3. further advanced than somebody/something; in front of somebody, for example in a race or competition
   • ● She was always well ahead of the rest of the class.
   • ● His ideas were way ahead of their time (= very new and so not widely understood or accepted).

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ahead of
prep.
1. In a position of advantage or power over.
He studies all the time, because he wants to stay ahead of his classmates.
2. In front of; before.
The troop leader walked a few feet ahead of the boys.
3. Earlier than; previous to, before.
Betty finished her test ahead of the others.

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