Ahead of
Ahead of preposition - Earlier than.
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Synonyms for Ahead of
Over and ahead of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Over" instead a preposition phrase "Ahead of".
Over
Over adjective - Brought or having come to an end.
Ahead of and over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ahead of" instead a preposition "Over".
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- While graphically similar, the simulation engine running it was so ahead of its time that it powered games over a decade later.
Source: Literature / You - In Driven, at one point in the final race, Joe Tanto (Sylvester Stallone) cuts a corner of the track to get ahead of the lead car by jumping it off of the rumble strip over the grass.
Source: Magical Security Cam -
Magical Trackside Camera: At one point in the final race, Joe cuts a corner of the track to get ahead of the lead car by jumping it off of the rumble strip over the grass.
Source: Film / Driven
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