ahead — in front; in advance; in the future
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in front; in advance; in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈhed/
Example Sentences
- My mom always plans ahead and buys Christmas gifts in July.
- The GPS said 'go straight ahead', but I still got lost somehow.
- She finished the project ahead of the deadline.
ahead
ADVERB[/əˈhed/]
in front; in advance; in the future
She runs ahead of the pack, arms pumping toward the finish line.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'on heafde', literally meaning 'on the head' or 'in front'. The word evolved from the conceptual association of the head as the foremost part of the body, naturally extending to mean forward position or advance.
Breakdown
a- (on, in) + head (the foremost part of the body). The preposition 'a-' combines with 'head' to create a directional sense of moving forward or being in front.
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📝Examples
“My mom always plans ahead and buys Christmas gifts in July.”
“The GPS said 'go straight ahead', but I still got lost somehow.”
“She finished the project ahead of the deadline.”
“What challenges lie ahead for our generation?”
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