After and Ahead

Opposite meaning words

After adverb - Following in time or place.

Usage example: upon seeing The Nutcracker for the first time, and for a long time after, Irma wanted to play the part of the Mouse King

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Ahead is an antonym for after.

Ahead adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

Usage example: call ahead for reservations

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After is an antonym for ahead.

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