read ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Read further in advance of others
Why “ahead”? Attention reaches forward into the future so you are ready before it arrives.
“Don't read ahead of the class.”
“Maya read ahead to chapter six.”
Don't confuse with
Read ahead means read further in advance of others. Read about means get information from a written source on a subject.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
read about
A contrast learners often mix up
Get information from a written source on a subject
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
plan ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Make plans for the future in good time
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
read back
Same base verb: read
Read aloud what was just written or said to confirm it
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