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Harry1999 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Correct word in this situation?
Hi,
What is the correct word in this condition?
Suppose, I am sitting on the bus and I am sitting behind someone.
“A” is the person who is sitting behind other and he has to say “B” is sitting ___ me.
My mind says “ahead of” would be the correct word.
What is the correct word in this situation?
Thanks in advance,
Harry
What is the correct word in this condition?
Suppose, I am sitting on the bus and I am sitting behind someone.
“A” is the person who is sitting behind other and he has to say “B” is sitting ___ me.
My mind says “ahead of” would be the correct word.
What is the correct word in this situation?
Thanks in advance,
Harry
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No, in this context, "it is incorrect to use "ahead of ".
He is sitting in front of me.
He is standing in front of me.
During the first half of the race, John was in front of / ahead of me by about 100 meters. Ok
He is sitting in front of me.
He is standing in front of me.
During the first half of the race, John was in front of / ahead of me by about 100 meters. Ok
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Would it be okay to say this even though I can't see his face, but can see his back head?
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Would it be okay to say this even though I can't see his face, but can see the back of his head?
He is sitting two rows in front of me. (Not "ahead of me")
He is two people ahead of me in the queue.
Ahead of me refers to a situation where you are in motion, not stationary.
He is sitting two rows in front of me. (Not "ahead of me")
He is two people ahead of me in the queue.
Ahead of me refers to a situation where you are in motion, not stationary.
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