Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
head-start
noun
ˈhed-ˌstärt

Definition
An advantage that someone has over others due to starting earlier or being better prepared.

Examples
- Having a head-start in your studies can significantly improve your chances of success in exams.
- The athlete’s training gave him a head-start over his competitors.

Meaning
A head-start refers to an initial advantage that allows someone to do better than others in a competition, activity, or process.

Synonyms
- advantage
- lead
- precedence
- outset