Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ahead of the game

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: ahead- of the game
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.

Example Sentences

"If you start work on the new assignment now, you'll be ahead of the game for when the teacher sets it officially."

Phrases

ahead of the curve on the ball on top of things

Frequently Paired Words

ahead of the curve on the ball on top of things

Questions

What does ahead of the game mean?: Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.

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