AHEAD
Scrabble letter values: A1H4E1A1D2 = 9
Definition
- adjective having the leading position or higher score in a contest. — synonyms: ahead(p), in_the_lead, leading
- adverb at or in the front. — synonyms: in_front, before
- adverb toward the future. — synonyms: forward
- adverb in a forward direction. — synonyms: onward, onwards, forward, forwards, forrader
- adverb ahead of time. — synonyms: in_advance, beforehand
- adverb to a more advanced or advantageous position.
- adverb to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future).
- adverb leading or ahead in a competition. — synonyms: out_front, in_the_lead
Examples
- “he is ahead by a pawn”
- “the leading team in the pennant race”
- “I see the lights of a town ahead”