ahead
/əˈhɛd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
Adverb
Examples
The island was directly ahead.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
So as to be further advanced, either spatially or in an abstract sense; to be superior.
Adverb
Examples
He finished two laps ahead of me.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ahead” mean?
At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
Is “ahead” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.