ahead

adverb:in front or forward in direction or position
- Drive straight ahead.
adverb:in or into the future
- There are uncertain and exciting times ahead.
adverb:earlier than a particular time or before something happens
- Please book the venue ahead to secure the date.
adverb:leading or in the lead in a competition or comparison
- Our team was ahead by ten points at halftime.
adverb:more developed or advanced than others
- Their research is years ahead of competitors.
adverb:remaining or yet to come on a route or in a process
- There is a steep climb ahead after the bridge.