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ahead of the curve

a·head of the curve
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-hed uhv, ov stressed th ee kurv]
    • /əˈhɛd ʌv, ɒv stressed ði kɜrv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-hed uhv, ov stressed th ee kurv]
    • /əˈhɛd ʌv, ɒv stressed ði kɜrv/

Definitions of ahead of the curve words

  • phrase ahead of the curve People, products or ideas that are ahead of the curve are more advanced or modern than others of their kind. 3
  • noun ahead of the curve ahead of the times; ahead of schedule 3
  • noun ahead of the curve anticipating (or not keeping up with) current trends, developments, etc. 3
  • preposition ahead of the curve (Idiomatic) Changing before competitors. 0
  • preposition ahead of the curve (Idiomatic) Above average; generally performing well. 0
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Parts of speech for Ahead of the curve

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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ahead of the curve popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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