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in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing
- Please drive carefully, there's a sharp curve ahead.
- A large truck was parked just ahead, blocking the view.
- She glanced ahead to see if there were any obstacles on the road.
- The hikers paused to admire the breathtaking view ahead.
- He stood ahead, waiting for the others to catch up.
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before a particular time or event
- Please make your reservations ahead.
- He paid the rent a month ahead.
- We booked our flights well ahead.
- I arrived ten minutes ahead to get a good seat.
- If you think ahead, you can save yourself trouble later.
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at a time period that is coming next or soon to occur
- We need to think about the challenges ahead.
- The week ahead will be packed with meetings.
- There's a tough decision waiting ahead.
- He wondered what lay ahead after graduation.
- There's a long night ahead, so we should rest now.
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further along in development, achievement, or completion compared to others
- They are way ahead in completing the project.
- His team is ahead on all deliverables.
- They're ahead in understanding the complex theory compared to the rest of the class.
- The startup is ahead in securing investor interest.
- The lead actor was ahead in memorizing lines before rehearsals even started.
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(of a pitcher) in a favorable count by having thrown more strikes than balls to the current batter
- The pitcher was quickly ahead in the count, 0–2.
- He got ahead early with two strikes.
- Staying ahead gives the pitcher more control.
- Being ahead lets him throw breaking balls with confidence.
- The pitcher worked ahead in most of the innings.