Ahead

adverb

1. In or to the front; in advance; onward.
2. In the direction one is facing or moving.

   "Just ahead you can see the cliffs."

3. In or for the future.

   "There may be tough times ahead."

4. At an earlier time.

   "He paid his rent ahead."

5. Having progressed more.

   "In all of his classes Jack was ahead."