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ahead

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/əˈhɛd/ · a-head

In or to the front; in advance.

Meanings

adverbformal

In or to the front; in advance.

آگے; سامنے، پہلے کی طرف۔

آگے

aage

Synonyms

forwardin frontonwardآگےسامنےپہلے

Antonyms

behindbacklaterپیچھےنظامتبعد

Common Collocations

  • move ahead
  • look ahead
  • ahead of time

Example Sentences

We need to plan ahead for the project.

ہمیں منصوبے کے لیے آگے کی منصوبہ بندی کرنی ہوگی.

Hamen mansubay ke liye aage ki mansoobabandi karni hogi.

Look ahead before crossing the street.

سڑک پار کرنے سے پہلے آگے دیکھو.

Sadak paar karne se pehle aage dekho.

She is always thinking ahead.

وہ ہمیشہ آگے سوچتی ہے.

Woh hamesha aage sochti hai.

Easily Confused With

behind:Behind indicates a position at the back, while ahead means a position in front.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ahead' as being a step or two in front.

Imagine a runner ahead of all others in a race.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "on heafod" — on top, in front

First known use: 14th century

The word 'ahead' developed from Old English, indicating a position in front or forward. Over time, its usage expanded to include notions of progress and expectation.