voraus
Translation
ahead, in advance, beforehand
Examples
Gehen Sie bitte voraus.
Please go ahead.
Vielen Dank im Voraus.
Thank you in advance.
Er ist den anderen weit voraus.
He is far ahead of the others.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) voraus to (verb) ahead Er geht voraus.
im Voraus in advance You have to pay in advance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: voran, vorher; Antonyms: hinterher, danach
Etymology
Composed of 'vor-' (before, in front) and 'aus' (out), literally meaning 'out in front'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone stepping 'vor' (in front) and 'aus' (out) of a line to get 'ahead'.