run ahead

B1 neutral inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to go in front, or to happen faster than planned

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

common

to move quickly in front of other people

"The children ran ahead to see the sea first."

Grammar: inseparable

2 B2 idiomatic neutral

uncommon

to happen or progress earlier or faster than expected

"The meeting is running ahead, so we may finish before lunch."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Used literally for people or animals and figuratively for schedules, clocks, or plans.

children group schedule clock time story

Base

run ahead

I/you/we/they

3rd person

runs ahead

he/she/it

Past simple

ran ahead

yesterday

Past participle

run ahead

have + pp

-ing form

running ahead

continuous

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