ahead

Having the leading position or higher score in a contest.

“he is ahead by a pawn”

Leading or ahead in a competition.

“the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch”

“ahead by two pawns”

At or in the front.

“I see the lights of a town ahead”

“the road ahead is foggy”

In a forward direction.

“go ahead”

“the train moved ahead slowly”

Ahead of time; in anticipation.

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

“We like to plan ahead”

Toward the future; forward in time.

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