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ahead

US /əˈhɛd/

adverb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

at or in the front

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please call the restaurant ahead of time to reserve a large table.

Synonyms

  • in fronthaving a meaning similar to ahead
  • forwardthe person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
  • in advancehaving a meaning similar to ahead

Collocations

  • Easy look straight ahead
    to direct one's gaze or examine regarding straight ahead
  • Medium finish ahead of schedule
    to finish ahead of schedule, meaning to come or bring to a finish or an end
  • Hard forge ahead with infrastructure projects
    to forge ahead with infrastructure projects, meaning to create by hammering
  • Very Hard street ahead of competitors
    describing street ahead of competitors (a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings)

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