Synonyms for ahead

Other words for “ahead”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “ahead”. The most common are in the lead, leading, up, in front, before.

adjective having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Similarup

adverb at or in the front

adverb toward the future; forward in time

Synonymsforward

Oppositesback

adverb in a forward direction

adverb ahead of time; in anticipation

adverb leading or ahead in a competition

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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