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单词 get ahead of something or someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Synonyms
leave behind
overtake
China overtook Japan to become the world's second-biggest economy.
excel
Few dancers have excelled her in virtuosity.
surpass
He was determined to surpass the achievements of his older brothers.
outdo
Both sides have tried to outdo each other.
outmanoeuvre
She has shown once again that she is capable of outmanoeuvring her opponents.
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of excel
Definition
to be better than
Few dancers have excelled her in virtuosity.
Synonyms
be superior,
better,
pass,
eclipse,
beat,
top,
cap (informal),
exceed,
go beyond,
surpass,
transcend,
outdo,
outshine,
surmount,
run rings around (informal),
put in the shade (informal),
outrival
in the sense of outdo
Definition
to be more successful or better than (someone or something) in performance
Both sides have tried to outdo each other.
Synonyms
surpass,
best,
top,
beat,
overcome,
exceed,
eclipse,
overshadow,
excel,
transcend,
outstrip,
get the better of,
outclass,
outshine,
tower above,
outsmart,
outmanoeuvre,
go one better than (informal),
run rings around (informal),
outfox,
outdistance,
be one up on,
score points off,
put in the shade,
outjockey
in the sense of outmanoeuvre
Definition
to gain an advantage over (someone) by skilful dealing
She has shown once again that she is capable of outmanoeuvring her opponents.
Synonyms
outwit,
outdo,
get the better of,
circumvent,
outflank,
outsmart,
steal a march on (informal),
put one over on (informal),
outfox,
run rings round (informal),
outthink,
outgeneral,
outjockey

Nearby words of
get ahead of something or someone

  • get about or around
  • get across something
  • get ahead
  • get ahead of something or someone
  • get along
  • get at someone
  • get at something

Synonyms of 'get ahead of something or someone'

get ahead of something or someone

Additional synonyms

in the sense of overtake
Definition
to do better than (someone) after catching up with him or her
China overtook Japan to become the world's second-biggest economy.
Synonyms
outdo,
top,
exceed,
eclipse,
surpass,
outstrip,
get the better of,
outclass,
outshine,
best,
go one better than (informal),
outdistance,
be one up on
in the sense of surpass
Definition
to be greater in extent than or superior in achievement to (something or someone)
He was determined to surpass the achievements of his older brothers.
Synonyms
outdo,
top,
beat,
best,
cap (informal),
exceed,
eclipse,
overshadow,
excel,
transcend,
outstrip,
outshine,
tower above,
go one better than (informal),
put in the shade
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