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keeping ahead

keeping ahead is the present participle and gerund of keep ahead.

Meaning of keep ahead

Verb

keep ahead (third-person singular simple present keeps ahead, present participle keeping ahead, simple past and past participle kept ahead)

  1. To do enough of a task in order to remain ahead of schedule; to stay ahead.
  2. To keep track of new developments in area of study or inquiry; to monitor a situation.

Questions about keeping ahead

What is keeping ahead the present participle and gerund of?
Keeping ahead is the present participle and gerund of keep ahead.

Words near keeping ahead in the dictionary

  1. keeping a low profile
  2. keeping a tight rein on
  3. keeping a watch out
  4. keeping a weather eye open
  5. keeping across
  6. keeping ahead
  7. keeping an act
  8. keeping an eye on
  9. keeping an eye open
  10. keeping an eye out
  11. keeping an eye peeled

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