ahead of

[ahead of] {prep.}

1. In a position of advantage or power over.

/He studies all the time, because he wants to stay ahead of his classmates./

2. In front of; before.

/The troop leader walked a few feet ahead of the boys./

3. Earlier than; previous to, before.

/Betty finished her test ahead of the others./

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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