get ahead

phrase

: to achieve success

determined to get ahead in life

Examples of get ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In my view, the government must get ahead of that curve by establishing a full-fledged Department of AI, rather than leaving it to a single individual. — Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026

Florida International University is a massive public institution with a reputation for helping low- and middle-income students get ahead and the University of Miami is a selective private institution with a major medical research component. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

With Día de Muertos just a month away, outdoor footwear manufacturer Timberland is getting ahead of the Mexican holiday celebration with the launch of a new Premium 6-Inch waterproof boot pack made up of unique styles for men and women. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Agencies can help clients get ahead by testing campaigns earlier, building trust and visibility, and using search and audience data to influence decisions while shoppers are still deciding. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for get ahead

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead