You use 'ahead' to say something is in front of you or will happen soon. It shows position or time moving forward.
The car is driving ahead of us.
We have a long day ahead.
When someone or a team is 'ahead', they are winning or have more points than others. It shows success or advantage.
She is ahead in the race now.
Our team is ahead by two points.
'Ahead' can mean being ready or prepared before something happens. It shows careful planning or thinking about the future.
We need to plan ahead for holidays.
He saved money ahead of the trip.
In finance, 'ahead' means having more money or resources than expected. It shows success or profit.
The company is ahead financially this year.
We are ahead on our budget now.
As an interjection, 'ahead' tells someone they can start or do something first. It is friendly and polite.
"Can I ask a question?" "Go ahead!"
"May I start?" "Yes, go ahead."
In sports like football, 'ahead' means the team or player has more goals or points than the opponent at that time.
The team is ahead at half-time.
He scored and is now ahead in goals.
Rarely used as a verb, 'to ahead' means to move in front of someone or something. It is uncommon and formal.
No cars can ahead on this road.
She aheaded the group slowly.
