plan ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Make plans for the future in good time
Why “ahead”? Attention reaches forward into the future so you are ready before it arrives.
“It's wise to plan ahead.”
“Plan ahead if you want cheap train tickets.”
Don't confuse with
Plan ahead means make plans for the future in good time. Plan out means plan something in detail in advance.
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plan out
A contrast learners often mix up
Plan something in detail in advance
call ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Phone before you arrive or before something happens
get ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Make progress in life or career; Do something in advance
look ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Think about what will happen in the future
read ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Read further in advance of others
send ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Send someone or something before others arrive
think ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Consider what will happen in the future
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