ahead of schedule

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where a task, project, or event is completed or happening earlier than planned. It is highly common in professional environments to highlight efficiency and good time management. The tone is positive and professional.

Examples

• We managed to finish the prototype ahead of schedule, so we can start testing early.

  We managed to finish the prototype ahead of schedule, so we can start testing early.

• If we keep working at this pace, we will definitely be ahead of schedule by Friday.

  If we keep working at this pace, we will definitely be ahead of schedule by Friday.

• The construction team delivered the new office building three weeks ahead of schedule.

  The construction team delivered the new office building three weeks ahead of schedule.

• Thanks to everyone's hard work, the product launch is running ahead of schedule.

  Thanks to everyone's hard work, the product launch is running ahead of schedule.

• I like to submit my reports ahead of schedule to give the manager time to review them.

  I like to submit my reports ahead of schedule to give the manager time to review them.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We finished the project before of schedule.

  ✓ We finished the project ahead of schedule.

  The correct prepositional phrase is 'ahead of', not 'before of'.

• ✗ The train arrived ahead the schedule.

  ✓ The train arrived ahead of schedule.

  You must include the preposition 'of' after 'ahead' when followed by 'schedule'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The developers completed the app three days ___.

  💡 Earlier than planned.

  Show answer

  ahead of schedule

• If we finish this task ___, we can take a longer lunch break.

  💡 Before the expected deadline.

  Show answer

  ahead of schedule