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Slightly Ahead

Definition

Adjective: In a position that is slightly in front or leading.

Adverb: In a slightly advanced or progressing way.

Phrase: To be just a little bit ahead of someone or something.

Examples

Adjective:

• Despite starting late, John managed to finish the race slightly ahead of his competitors.
• The company's sales figures for this quarter are slightly ahead compared to the same period last year.

Adverb:

• The project is going slightly ahead of schedule, which is a pleasant surprise.
• She was working diligently and managed to catch up with her studies slightly ahead of her classmates.

Phrase:

• He was playing chess against his friend and was slightly ahead in the game.
• The team was slightly ahead of their opponents in the final minutes of the match.

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