Head Start (Noun)
Meaning
The advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race); "with an hour's start he will be hard to catch".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The team got a head start on the project, finishing their part a week ahead of schedule, which gave them a significant advantage over their competitors.
- By starting to study for the exam a month in advance, he gave himself a head start over his classmates who were still scrambling to catch up.
- The early bird special at the restaurant gives customers a head start on their day with a discounted breakfast served before 7 am.
- The head start that the company gained by being the first to market their new product has allowed them to maintain a strong lead in sales.
- The runners who got a head start in the marathon were able to maintain their lead throughout the race and cross the finish line well ahead of the rest of the pack.