Go ahead
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To go somewhere before other people
Example sentence
You go ahead to the restaurant, and I'll meet you there.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: go ahead + to (place) / without (someone)
go ahead to the restaurant
go ahead without me
go on ahead
go ahead of the group
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
You go ahead to the restaurant. ✅ (Correct)
You go to the restaurant ahead. ❌ (Incorrect — "go ahead" stays together)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To proceed with something, or to start, even when there are obstacles
Example sentence
The city decided to go ahead with the parade despite the rain.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: go ahead with + plan (noun) / go ahead and + verb
go ahead with a plan
go ahead with the event
go ahead and start
go ahead and ask
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The school will go ahead with the concert as planned. ✅ (Correct)
The school will go with the concert ahead as planned. ❌ (Incorrect — “go ahead” stays together)