ahead of time

adverb
UK: /əˈhed əv ˈtaɪm/
US: /əˈhed əv ˈtaɪm/

  1. Before the expected or usual time; early.

    1. We finished the project ahead of time. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you book tickets ahead of time, you might get a discount so you don't pay more. [ ] [ ]

  2. In advance; before something happens.

    1. I like to plan ahead of time. [ ] [ ]
    2. They warned us about the road closure ahead of time, which allowed us to adjust. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

early beforehand

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ahead of time" in English means: Before the expected or usual time; early., In advance; before something happens..

The phonetic transcription of "ahead of time" is /əˈhed əv ˈtaɪm/ in British English and /əˈhed əv ˈtaɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ahead of time": early, beforehand.

Example usage of "ahead of time": "We finished the project ahead of time.". More examples on the page.