stay ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Remain in a leading position
Why “ahead”? One body stays in front of the pack and keeps the gap open.
“They stayed ahead of the competition.”
“The runner stayed ahead until the finish line.”
Don't confuse with
Stay ahead means remain in a leading position. Stay by means continue to support or remain near someone.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
stay by
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue to support or remain near someone
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
race ahead
Same ahead pattern: lead
Move quickly far in front of others
stay around
Same base verb: stay
Remain in the area
stay away
Same base verb: stay
Avoid going to a place or person
stay back
Same base verb: stay
Refrain from approaching
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