Skip to content
ReadingWillow structured literacy program for Australian students

Dictionary Entry

ahead

adverb

Find the meaning of the word ahead, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

Back To Dictionary
1

Meaning

Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.

In front of someone or something; further along a course or path.

Example Sentence

The car in front of us was moving too slowly, so we decided to move ahead into the other lane.

Usage Note

Used to indicate direction, position, or time in front of something or someone, or to suggest progress or moving forward in a plan or task.