Conjugation

Get ahead

progresser

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: ahead

    Only get changes; ahead stays the same: got ahead, gotten ahead.

  • British English

    British English writes got ahead.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't get ahead, he doesn't get ahead.

    1. I / you / we / they get ahead
    2. he / she / it gets ahead

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am getting ahead
    2. you / we / they are getting ahead
    3. he / she / it is getting ahead

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't get ahead.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they got ahead

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to get ahead
    2. you / we / they are going to get ahead
    3. he / she / it is going to get ahead

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't get ahead.

    1. (you) get ahead
    2. let's get ahead