in or toward a position in front or further forward
The road ahead was clear and empty.
Please move a little ahead so others can stand behind you.
✦ From Middle English a heed (“at the head”), literally “at the head or front”.
at or during a future time
There are exciting opportunities ahead for our company.
The weather forecast says storms lie ahead.
earlier than something; in advance
Book your hotel well ahead to get a better price.
The organizers planned months ahead for the festival.
in a leading or winning position
Our team is two goals ahead at halftime.
The company stayed ahead of its competitors by innovating.
