ahead

• Se usa para indicar una posición delantera o más avanzada en el espacio, el tiempo o el progreso.

Used to describe being in front or further along in position, time, or development.

1. In front or leadingA2formal

   In a forward position or direction; in front of others.

   delante, por delante, en cabeza

   • The road ahead is clear of traffic.
   • She is ahead of the competition in the race.
   • Look ahead to see what's coming.

   Sinónimosfirstin frontleadingout front

   Antónimosbehind

2. In advance or beforehandB1formal

   Done or planned before the usual time; in preparation.

   con antelación

   • They planned ahead for the busy season.
   • Work ahead to finish early.
   • He paid ahead for the next month's rent.

   Sinónimosbeforehandearlyin advancepreviously

   Antónimosafterbehind

3. Leading or winningB1informal

   In a position of advantage or superiority.

   En ventaja / por delante (ganando)

   • The team is ahead by two points.
   • She is ahead in the polls.
   • Our company is ahead of the market trends.

   Sinónimosin frontin the leadleadingout frontwinning

   Antónimosbehindtrailing

• Adverbio que significa «delante» o «con antelación». Se usa para indicar posición, dirección o tiempo, como avanzar hacia adelante o planificar con anticipación.

An adverb meaning "in front" or "in advance." It is used to describe position, direction, or time, such as moving forward or planning beforehand.

1. In front or forwardA2formal

   In a forward direction; in front of something or someone.

   Adelante, hacia delante

   • She walked ahead of the group.
   • The car pulled ahead in the race.
   • Look ahead to see what's coming.

   Sinónimosbeforeforwardin frontonwardonwards

   Antónimosbackbehind

2. In advance or beforehandB1formal

   Before the present time; in preparation.

   Con anticipación, por adelantado

   • Plan ahead for the holidays.
   • He paid the bill ahead of time.
   • Think ahead about your career goals.

   Sinónimosahead of timebeforebeforehandin advance

3. Leading positionB1informal

   In a position of advantage or progress.

   En posición de ventaja o progreso

   • Our team is ahead by two points.
   • She is ahead of schedule with her work.
   • The company is ahead of its competitors.

   Sinónimosin frontin the leadleadingout front

   Antónimosbehind