send ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Send someone or something before others arrive
Why “ahead”? Attention reaches forward into the future so you are ready before it arrives.
“We sent Maya ahead to book a table.”
“The guide sent our bags ahead to the hotel.”
Don't confuse with
Send ahead means send someone or something before others arrive. Send out means send something to many people.
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send out
A contrast learners often mix up
Dispatch to multiple recipients
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
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
read ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Read further in advance of others
think ahead
Same ahead pattern: getting ready
Consider what will happen in the future
send around
Same base verb: send
Circulate through a group
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