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Definitions from the WebTerm: Set AheadDescription:"Set ahead" refers to the action of adjusting a clock or timepiece to show a later time than the current actual time. This term is commonly used when daylight saving time begins or when scheduling changes dictate a shift in time. Parts of Speech: - Verb (transitive, phrasal verb) Senses: 1. To adjust the time on a clock or timepiece to a later time. 2. (Figurative sense) To plan or prepare for future events or changes. Usages: - We should remember to set ahead our clocks by one hour when daylight saving time starts. - I always set my watch ahead by five minutes to ensure I'm never late. - Let's set the clocks ahead by 30 minutes so that the meeting can start earlier. - The company decided to set ahead their project deadlines due to the unexpected delays. Sample Sentences: - Don't forget to set ahead your alarm clock before going to bed, or you might oversleep tomorrow. - The airline pilots were instructed to set ahead their watches to the local time of the destination. - She always sets the kitchen timer ahead by a few minutes to avoid burning her baked goods. - The team unanimously agreed to set ahead the deadline to complete the project by two weeks. Related Products:For more information about setting ahead clocks and timepieces, you can check out the following products on Amazon: - Clocks with Daylight Saving Time - Automatic Time-Setting Clocks - Watches with Time Adjustment - Timers with Precise Time Setting | ||||
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