get ahead of / get way ahead of

[peppy_man]

1: They get ahead of us.
2: They get way ahead of us.

Is there any difference in meaning between 1 and 2?

[Tdol]

Way = far, a long way.

'Way' can be used to intensify a meaning- It was way too expensive for me.

[peppy_man]

Thank you, tdol.

>Way = far, a long way.

Then, 'get far ahead of' and 'get a long way ahead of' are also OK?

Sorry for asking many questions. I really appreciate your kindness.

[Tdol]

Of the three, I'd use 'way', but the others are OK.

[peppy_man]

tdol, thanks a million.

[Tdol]

You're welcome. Let's see which is more popular.

[peppy_man]

tdol, thank you.
Wow, this board is really cool for having such a voting system.
I believe statistics give us many tips on
native intuition.
I hope the turnout's getting higher.

[Tdol]

It will do over time. That section adds up slowly. If you look at the section, you'll see how they accumulate. http://www.usingenglish.com/poll/

[Tdol]

'Way' is winning so far: http://www.usingenglish.com/poll/474.html

[peppy_man]

Yeah, chances are good that 'way' is getting way ahead of 'far'.