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English to English adjective satellite
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having the leading position or higher score in a contest |  | Example: he is ahead by a pawn
the leading team in the pennant race
source: wordnet30 adverb
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at or in the front | | Example: I see the lights of a town ahead
the road ahead is foggy
staring straight ahead
we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front
with the cross of Jesus marching on before
source: wordnet30
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toward the future; forward in time | | Example: I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring
I look forward to seeing you
source: wordnet30
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in a forward direction | | Example: go ahead
the train moved ahead slowly
the boat lurched ahead
moved onward into the forest
they went slowly forward in the mud
source: wordnet30
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ahead of time; in anticipation | | Example: when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount
We like to plan ahead
should have made reservations beforehand
source: wordnet30
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to a more advanced or advantageous position | | Example: a young man sure to get ahead
pushing talented students ahead
source: wordnet30
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to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future) | | Example: moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday
pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday
source: wordnet30
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leading or ahead in a competition | | Example: the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch
ahead by two pawns
our candidate is in the lead in the polls
way out front in the race
the advertising campaign put them out front in sales
source: wordnet30
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In or to the front; in advance; onward. | | source: webster1913
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