Synonyms for pull ahead

Most common

gain · advance · gain ground · make headway

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).

   After being neck-and-neck the whole race, Gibbs managed to pull ahead in the final lap.

Example sentences

• gain Tom doesn't gain weight even though he eats a lot.
• advance You don't have to pay for an apartment in advance.

By length

3 letters

win¹

4 letters

gain¹

7 letters

advance²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (advance² = 2 syllables).