head-start
Running before others
A head start is an advantage gained by beginning before others or from a position ahead of them.
The term comes from racing, where a runner might be given a lead over competitors.
It extends to any early advantage: Growing up bilingual gave her a head start in language learning.
Also spelled as one word.
Boundary or sharpness
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- boostUpward push or increase
- leg-upInitial advantage given
opportunity · preparation · positioning · leverage · initiative · stepping-stone · springboard · foundation
Backward enumeration to zero
- handicapImposed competitive disadvantage
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- staggerWalk unsteadily, sway
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
beginning · competitor · pursuit · chase · distance · timing · fairness · allowance
Early childhood educational program
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- readinessState of being prepared
- low-incomeEarning below average wages
- childcareSupervision of young ones
kindergarten · developmental · educational · literacy · intervention · community · eligibility · curriculum
edge
Boundary or sharpness
leg-up · opportunity · preparation · positioning · leverage · initiative · stepping-stone · springboard · foundation · groundwork
countdown
Backward enumeration to zero
- handicapImposed competitive disadvantage
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- staggerWalk unsteadily, sway
sprint · beginning · competitor · pursuit · chase · distance · timing · fairness · allowance · seconds
preschool
Early childhood educational program
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- readinessState of being prepared
- low-incomeEarning below average wages
childcare · kindergarten · developmental · educational · literacy · intervention · community · eligibility · curriculum · learning
head-starthandicap
Imposed competitive disadvantage
disadvantage · late start · setback · hindrance · impediment
head, start, heads, headed, heading, header, headless, headfirst, headway