pull ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Move in front of others in a race or competition
Why “ahead”? One body stays in front of the pack and keeps the gap open.
“The cyclist pulled ahead on the last hill.”
“Our sales pulled ahead of theirs in June.”
Don't confuse with
Pull ahead means move in front of others in a race or competition. Pull away means leave by driving away from a stop.
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“The cyclist pulled ahead on the last hill.” What does it mean?
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pull away
A contrast learners often mix up
Leave by driving away from a stop
edge ahead
Same ahead pattern: lead
Move slightly in front of others
get ahead
Same ahead pattern: lead
Make progress in life or career; Do something in advance; Become more successful or advanced than someone else
race ahead
Same ahead pattern: lead
Move quickly far in front of others
stay ahead
Same ahead pattern: lead
Remain in a leading position
pull apart
Same base verb: pull
Separate two people or things by force
pull back
Same base verb: pull
Withdraw from an action or commitment; Move troops away from a position
pull down
Same base verb: pull
Demolish a building by force
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