ahead
Translation
in front, in advance, forwards
Examples
The car ahead of us stopped suddenly.
The car ahead of us stopped suddenly.
She has a bright future ahead of her.
She has a bright future ahead of her.
He is ahead of everyone in his class.
He is ahead of everyone in his class.
Go ahead, I'll catch up with you.
Go ahead, I'll catch up with you.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) in front of (sb./sth.) The school is just ahead of us.
go ahead to give permission Go ahead and eat the last biscuit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forwards, in front; Antonyms: behind, back
Etymology
From Old English 'on heafod', meaning 'at the head'. It's a combination of 'a-' (on) and 'head'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself looking at the back of someone's 'head' because they are 'a' little way in front of you.