Voraus
ahead · advance
Etwas oder jemand ist vor einem anderen da, liegt weiter vorne oder passiert früher.
The German word "Voraus" is a noun that translates to "fore" or "ahead." It is often used in the context of being ahead in time or space. It can also refer to expectations or anticipations, as in something that is anticipated or accounted for (e.g., a forecast).
Words with similar meanings include "Voran" (ahead) and "Voraussetzung" (prerequisite or condition).
The main difference is that "Voraus" specifically refers to a position ahead of something, while "Voran" can sometimes imply a directional context, and "Voraussetzung" focuses on conditions or requirements rather than physical position or time.
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Examples
Unser Ziel liegt noch weit voraus.adverb
Our goal is still far ahead.
Sie planen alles im Voraus.adverb
They plan everything in advance.
Niemand wusste im Voraus davon.adverb
No one knew about it in advance.
Wir denken schon weit voraus.adverb
We are already thinking far ahead.
Im Voraus zu zahlen ist oft günstiger.adverb
Paying in advance is often cheaper.
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