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Get-ahead Definition

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verb

To advance toward success.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • thrive
  • climb
  • prosper
  • pull-ahead
  • gain-ground
  • make-headway
  • win
  • advance
  • gain
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • fall-behind
  • fail

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Get-ahead Is Also Mentioned In

  • got-ahead
  • gets-ahead
  • gets ahead of
  • got ahead of
  • outstrip
  • over one's skis
  • getting-ahead
  • forereach
  • forestall
  • outdistance
  • lap1

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Words Starting With

GGEGET

Words Ending With

DADEAD

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Words Starting With G and Ending With D

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With G9 Letter Words Ending With D

Words Near Get-ahead in the Dictionary

  • get a hold of
  • get a jag on
  • get across
  • get ahead of
  • get-a-fix
  • get-a-grip
  • get-a-handle-on
  • get-a-jump-on
  • get-a-kick-out-of
  • get-action
  • get-after
  • get-ahead
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