put ahead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To treat something as more important than something else.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put ahead” mean?
To treat something as more important than something else.
Is “put ahead” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.