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ahead of time
Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. |  ahead of time - before the usual time or the time expected; "she graduated early"; "the house was completed ahead of time"too soon, early |
ahead of time
ahead of (one's)/its timeMore advanced or innovative than is or was typical in a particular era. That 19th-century scientist was definitely ahead of his time with his detailed plan of space travel. I can't believe that movie is from the 1950s—it's so progressive and way ahead of its time.See also: ahead, of, timeahead of (someone or something's) timeMore innovative than can be properly appreciated during the time that someone or something is producing such innovation. He was really ahead of his time with this music—critics in the 1970s just couldn't see it. That show was really ahead of its time tackling issues like that.See also: ahead, of, timeahead of timeEarlier than a given deadline. If we get to the theater ahead of time, we'll have our pick of good seats. My term paper isn't due until next week, but I finished it ahead of time.See also: ahead, of, time*ahead of one's timeFig. having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced to be acceptable in the present. (*Typically: be ~; think ~.) Sue's grandmother was ahead of her time in wanting to study medicine.See also: ahead, of, time*ahead of timebeforehand; before the announced time. (*Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; leave ~; show up ~.) If you show up ahead of time, you will have to wait. Be there ahead of time if you want to get a good seat.See also: ahead, of, timeahead of timeEarlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s] See also: ahead, of, timeahead of/behind ˈtime early/late: He arrived ahead of time, and had to wait. ♢ The trains are running behind time again today.See also: ahead, behind, of, timeEncyclopediaSeetimeLegalSeeTimeFinancialSeeAheadahead of time
Synonyms for ahead of timeadv before the usual time or the time expectedSynonyms |