race ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Move quickly far in front of others
Why “ahead”? One body stays in front of the pack and keeps the gap open.
“The children raced ahead of their parents.”
“One runner raced ahead after the first turn.”
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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
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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