Engelsk ordbog



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Engelsk tillægsord: ahead

1. ahead having the leading position or higher score in a contest


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe is ahead by a pawn.
The leading team in the pennant race.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)in the lead, leading


Termer med lignende betydningup


Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer)down


Engelsk biord: ahead

1. ahead at or in the front


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningI 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.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)before, in front

2. ahead toward the future; forward in time


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningI like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring.
I look forward to seeing you.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)forward


Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer)backward, back

3. ahead in a forward direction


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningGo ahead.
The train moved ahead slowly.
The boat lurched ahead.
Moved onward into the forest.
They went slowly forward in the mud.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)forrader, forward, forwards, onward, onwards

4. ahead ahead of time; in anticipation


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningWhen you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount.
We like to plan ahead.
Should have made reservations beforehand.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)beforehand, in advance

5. ahead to a more advanced or advantageous position


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningA young man sure to get ahead.
Pushing talented students ahead.

6. ahead to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningMoved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday.
Pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday.

7. ahead leading or ahead in a competition


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe 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.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)in the lead, out front









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