Antonyms for be ahead


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-hed
Phonetic Transcription : əˈhɛd


Definition of be ahead

Origin :
  • 1620s, "at the head, in front," from a- "on" (see a- (1)) + head (n.). Originally nautical. To be ahead of (one's) time attested by 1837.
  • As in lead : verb surpass

Synonyms for be ahead

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