headstart
Racer's initial advantage
A headstart is an advantage gained by beginning before others or from a more favorable position: Her early training gave her a headstart in the competition.
The term comes from racing, where starting ahead of opponents provides a literal advantage.
Often spelled as two words: head start.
Boundary or sharpness
- upper-handAdvantageous position over another
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
benefit · opportunity · leg-up · boost · gain · privilege · favoritism · preferential
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- gapUnfilled space between
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- frontForward-facing side
ahead · pace · distance · runner · competitor · gun · countdown · stagger
Occurring before expected
- preparationArranging things in advance
- readinessState of being prepared
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
planning · foresight · anticipation · proactive · preemptive · advance · preliminary · baseline
Early childhood educational program
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
- low-incomeEarning below average wages
federal · community · educational · developmental · curriculum · readiness · learning · childcare
edge
Boundary or sharpness
- upper-handAdvantageous position over another
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
jump · benefit · opportunity · leg-up · boost · gain · privilege · favoritism · preferential · advancement
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
front · ahead · pace · distance · runner · competitor · gun · countdown · stagger · handicap
early
Occurring before expected
- preparationArranging things in advance
- readinessState of being prepared
- foundationUnderlying support structure
groundwork · planning · foresight · anticipation · proactive · preemptive · advance · preliminary · baseline · launch
preschool
Early childhood educational program
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
low-income · federal · community · educational · developmental · curriculum · readiness · learning · childcare · subsidized
- beforehandbeforehand, before, ahead, early, in advance
headstartdisadvantage
Unfavorable circumstance or condition
handicap · setback · late start · behind the eight ball · slow start
headstarthindrance
Barrier to progress
obstacle · impediment · barrier · stumbling block · headwind
start, started, starting, starter, restart, headway, headlong, starters, restarted