Definitions
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)
before11in frontToward the future; forward in time
Example: "I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forward14Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
back12In a forward direction
Example: "Go ahead"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forrader12forward14forwards15onward10onwards11Ahead of time; in anticipation
Example: "When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beforehand19in advanceTo 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 frontAhead - 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 leadleading9Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is AHEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ahead is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordAHEAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is AHEAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ahead is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAHEAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
