Ahead
Ahead adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Usage example: call ahead for reservations
Afore
Afore adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Usage example: some young boys raced afore to tell onlookers that there were elephants in the circus parade
Mutual synonyms
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