Definition of Get ahead

1. Verb. Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.. "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"

Exact synonyms: Advance, Gain, Gain Ground, Make Headway, Pull Ahead, Win
Specialized synonyms: Steal, Hit, Rack Up, Score, Tally
Antonyms: Fall Back
Derivative terms: Gainer, Win

Definition of Get ahead

1. Verb. To advance toward success ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Get Ahead

get a move on
get a noseful
get a rise
get a rise from
get a rise out of
get a room
get a whiff
get a wiggle on
get a word in edgeways
get a word in edgewise
get a wriggle on
get about
get across
get after
get ahead (current term)
get ahead of oneself
get along
get along with
get around
get around to
get at
get away
get away with
get away with murder
get back
get back at
get back on the horse that bucked one
get back to
get behind

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