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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
ahead
having the leading position or higher score in a contest (Freq. 1) - he is ahead by a pawn - the leading team in the pennant race • Syn: in the lead, leading • Similar to: up
1. at or in the front (Freq. 21) - 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 • Syn: in front, before 2. toward the future; forward in time (Freq. 5) - I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring - I look forward to seeing you • Syn: forward • Ant: backward (for: forward), back 3. in a forward direction (Freq. 5) - go ahead - the train moved ahead slowly - the boat lurched ahead - moved onward into the forest - they went slowly forward in the mud • Syn: onward, onwards, forward, forwards, forrader 4. ahead of time; in anticipation (Freq. 1) - when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount - We like to plan ahead - should have made reservations beforehand • Syn: in advance, beforehand 5. to a more advanced or advantageous position - a young man sure to get ahead - pushing talented students ahead 6. to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future) - moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday - pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday 7. leading or ahead in a competition - 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 • Syn: out front, in the lead
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