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go-ahead

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "go-ahead" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
8 characters
English (US)
1syllable

go-ahead

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, go-ahead is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofgo-ahead

1noun
  • Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.

    Example: "You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president."

1adjective
  • Progressive; exerting leadership.

    Example: "I work for a very go-ahead company that's always looking for new ideas."

  • Dashing; energetic.
  • Being a score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game.

    Example: "The pitcher gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning."

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