[əˈhɛd], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- further forward in space; in the line of one's forward motion
(e.g: the road ahead)

- in the lead
(e.g: he was slightly ahead on points)

- higher in number, amount, or value than previously
(e.g: profits were slightly ahead)


Phrases:
- ahead of
- ahead of one's time
- ahead of time
- get ahead of oneself

Origin:
mid 16th century (originally in nautical use): from a- ‘in, at’ + head