race ahead

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead

Meanings

1

Move quickly far in front of others

Lead

Why “ahead”? One body stays in front of the pack and keeps the gap open.

“The children raced ahead of their parents.”
The children moved quickly far in front of their parents.
“One runner raced ahead after the first turn.”
One runner moved quickly far in front after the first turn.

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edge ahead

Same ahead pattern: lead

Move slightly in front of others

pull ahead

Same ahead pattern: lead

Move in front of others in a race or competition

stay ahead

Same ahead pattern: lead

Remain in a leading position

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