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.
“Maya planned ahead at the shopping centre cafe so she and Leo could visit every shop on their list.”
“It's wise to plan ahead.”
“Maya and Leo plan ahead to reach the club on time.”
“Maya and Leo planned ahead for their weekend train trip to the sea.”
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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“Maya planned ahead at the shopping centre cafe so she and Leo could visit every shop on their list.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
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; Become more successful or advanced than someone else
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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