ahead etymology

Etymology

The word "ahead" is derived from the Middle English "aheved," which itself comes from the Old English "hēafod," meaning "head."

Meaning

• In front of, in advance of.
• Forward in time or progress.
• Superior to, excelling others.

Origin

The word "ahead" has its roots in the concept of the head as the foremost part of the body, often associated with leadership, direction, and progress. In Old English, "hēafod" was used both literally to refer to the head and figuratively to denote the leader of a group or army. Over time, the word "aheved" came to be used more generally to indicate being in front or advance, both physically and metaphorically.

Usage

The word "ahead" is commonly used in various contexts, including:

• Spatial: "The car in front of us is ahead of schedule."
• Temporal: "We are two months ahead of our target deadline."
• Comparative: "Our team is performing ahead of the competition."
• Directional: "Head ahead down this road."
• Instructions: "Go ahead and order your meal."

ahead relate terms

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• aware

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• accursed

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• allay

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• affright

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• back

  Etymology The word back is derived from the Old English word bæc which meant back

• backward

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• before

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• purvey

  Etymology Middle English purveien from Anglo Norman French purveier from Late Latin

• prudent

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• purview

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• provide

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• froward

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• front

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• advance

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