ahead

having the leading position or higher score in a contest

he is ahead by a pawn

the leading team in the pennant race

at or in the front

I see the lights of a town ahead

the road ahead is foggy

ahead of time; in anticipation

when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount

We like to plan ahead

in a forward direction

go ahead

the train moved ahead slowly

leading or ahead in a competition

the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch

ahead by two pawns

to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)

moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday

pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday

to a more advanced or advantageous position

a young man sure to get ahead

pushing talented students ahead

toward the future; forward in time

I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring

I look forward to seeing you