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ahead

gb/əhˈɛd/ us/əhˈɛd/
A2 English
~ 1200
előtt, korábban, vezet, előnyben van, előrébb jár, később, előtt áll
A2
1
előtt A1
korábban A2
Usage pattern:
be ahead of [someone/something]
The bus is just ahead of us on the road.
A busz éppen előttünk halad az úton.
She finished the project two days ahead of schedule.
A tervezettnél két nappal korábban fejezte be a projektet.
A long journey lies ahead of them.
The runner is far ahead of the rest of the group.
Think ahead before you make a decision.
Learner examples
The store is just ahead.
A bolt közvetlenül előttünk van.
We are ahead of the other team.
A másik csapat előtt vagyunk.
She is ahead in the race.
He finished ahead of me.
Look straight ahead when you walk.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ahead' with 'forward'; 'forward' often means movement direction, while 'ahead' refers more to position or time relative to something else.
Meaning
In front in space or time
Collocations
look ahead |straight ahead |ahead of schedule |plan ahead |go ahead
Synonyms
before (Focuses on earlier time rather than physical position; less common for space.)
Antonyms
behind (Indicates a position to the rear or later in time.)
Themes
daily life |travel |time |space |core_vocabulary
Definition

In a position in front of someone or something, or before something happens in time.

At a position in front of someone or something, or earlier in time than something else.

A2
2
vezet A2
előnyben van B1
előrébb jár B1
Usage pattern:
be ahead of [someone/something]
Our team is ahead by two goals.
A csapatunk két góllal vezet.
She’s well ahead of her classmates in math.
Matematikából jóval előrébb jár az osztálytársainál.
The company is ahead of its competitors in technology.
He pulled ahead in the final lap.
They worked hard to stay ahead in the market.
Learner examples
Our team is ahead now.
A csapatunk most vezet.
She is ahead in class.
Előrébb jár az osztályban.
The car is ahead of us.
We are ahead by one point.
They are ahead in the race.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'ahead' with 'forward' when talking about competition; 'forward' doesn't usually mean having an advantage.
Meaning
Having an advantage or lead
Collocations
stay ahead |keep ahead |move ahead |pull ahead
Synonyms
leading (Often used for competitions or rankings; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
trailing (Used when someone is behind in a competition or progress.)
Themes
sports |competition |core_vocabulary |business
Definition

In a better position than others in a game, race, or other situation.

In a more advanced or advantageous position than others in progress, achievement, or competition.

B1
3
később A2
előtt áll B1
We have many challenges ahead.
Sok kihívás áll előttünk.
Think about the months ahead before making this choice.
Gondolj az előtted álló hónapokra, mielőtt meghozod ezt a döntést.
A difficult road lies ahead for the new president.
There are exciting opportunities ahead for graduates.
She planned for the years ahead.
Learner examples
We have work ahead.
Még sok munka áll előttünk.
There are many days ahead.
Még sok nap van előttünk.
A long trip is ahead of us.
Good times are ahead.
There are problems ahead.
Meaning
In the future from now
Collocations
the years ahead |look ahead |plan ahead
Synonyms
forthcoming (More formal; often used for events and announcements.)
Antonyms
past (Refers to a time that has already happened.)
Themes
time |planning |core_vocabulary
Definition

At a time that will come later than now or another moment.

At a time that is in the future from now or from a given point in time.

Grammar
Dictionary form
ahead
IPA
GB/əhˈɛd/
US/əhˈɛd/
Syllables & stress
ahead (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: ahead
  • Plural: aheads
Word family
Forms
aheads noun
Core family
head noun A1
Related words
heading noun
Negative and opposite forms
behind adverb A1
Advanced or less common
headway noun
Expressions

look ahead

1
/lˈʊk əhˈɛd/
fixed phrase

Think about and plan for future

To think about what will happen later and prepare for it.

Examples
  • We need to look ahead to next year’s budget.
  • She tries to look ahead and avoid problems.

ahead of schedule

1
/əhˈɛd əv skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase

Earlier than planned or expected

Finishing something before the planned time.

Examples
  • The project was completed ahead of schedule.
  • If we keep working quickly, we might finish ahead of schedule.

ahead of schedule

2
/əhˈɛd əv skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase

Finished earlier than planned

Finished before the planned time.

Examples
  • The project was completed ahead of schedule.
  • We arrived at the station ahead of schedule.

go ahead

1
/ɡˈoʊ əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb

Start after permission given

To start doing something after someone says it is okay.

Examples
  • You can go ahead and open the gift now.
  • He went ahead with his plan despite their doubts.

go ahead

2
/ɡˈoʊ əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb

Start or proceed after permission

To start doing something after you are allowed or ready.

Examples
  • You can go ahead and open the gift.
  • They decided to go ahead with the plan.

plan ahead

1
/plˈæn əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb

Prepare for future events early

To make plans for something before it happens.

Examples
  • It's wise to plan ahead for your retirement.
  • We should plan ahead for bad weather.

plan ahead

2
/plˈæn əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb

Decide in advance for the future

To think about what you will need or do in the future and get ready for it.

Examples
  • If you want a good seat, you need to plan ahead.
  • We always plan ahead for our holidays.

stay ahead (of)

1
/stˈeɪ əhˈɛd əv/
fixed phrase

Remain more advanced than others

To keep being better or faster than others.

Examples
  • We need to work hard to stay ahead of our competitors.
  • We need to stay ahead of our competitors.
  • She studies daily to stay ahead in class.
  • She works hard to stay ahead in her studies.
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