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