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| 1. | [ adverb ] ahead of time; in anticipation | |
| Synonyms: | ahead beforehand | |
| Examples: | "when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount" "We like to plan ahead" "should have made reservations beforehand" |
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| 2. | [ adjective ] situated ahead or going before | |
| Synonyms: | advanced advance | |
| Examples: | "an advance party" "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies" |
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| Related terms: | front | |
