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go-ahead

[goh-uh-hed] / ˈgoʊ əˌhɛd /
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
WEAK
ambitious enterprising entrepreneurial go-getting gumptious pioneering up-and-coming
Antonyms
WEAK
denied vetoed
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assent consent green light permission
STRONG
leave okay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal veto
WEAK
ban
go ahead
VERB
proceed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin continue go on
WEAK
advance dash ahead edge forward go forward move on progress shoot ahead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete end finish halt stop
WEAK
discontinue
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
WEAK
ambitious enterprising entrepreneurial go-getting gumptious pioneering up-and-coming
Antonyms
WEAK
denied vetoed
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assent consent green light permission
STRONG
leave okay
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement refusal veto
WEAK
ban

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the Mets lost when combustible relief pitcher Devin Williams fell apart again, allowing Minnesota a go-ahead run and walking in a fifth run for kicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Villa Park 2, Foothill 1: Jack McGuire struck out 16 and Justin Lopez hit the go-ahead home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The deal is expected to close the end of the year, subject to the go-ahead from Boralex’s shareholders and certain regulatory approvals,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Casey Glantz hit a two-run go-ahead home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Given all the benefits, and all the risks, would they give the go-ahead for the surgery?

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge