ahead
adverb
uk/əˈhed/ usat a better, higher, or greater level than before:
be ahead by sth First-half figures showed that pre-tax profits were ahead by 8% to £94.8m.
Full-year profits jumped 25% to £106m pre-tax, which was ahead of expectations.
more developed, advanced, or able to succeed:
keep/get/stay ahead To get ahead in the industry you need the right tools and the right connections.
ahead of sb/sth After showing signs of slowing sales growth, the group cut its prices to stay ahead of its rivals.
See also
go-ahead