In or to the front; in advance; onward.

In the direction of the bow of a vessel. At any point in front of a vessel.

Something that is in front of the vessel's bow.

In advance of the ship's bows.

To win Regarding your position at the table; ex. You are ahead of the dealer.

1) Winning. "Are you ahead or behind?" 2) With regard to a reference position at the table, acting before (usually immediately before). If the deal is one position to your right, you are ahead of the deal. If a player is sitting to your right, he acts ahead of you.

Winning during any session of play.

Winning in the game. "I'm ahead twenty dollars."

ahead of time; in anticipation; "when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount"; "We like to plan ahead"; "should have made reservations beforehand"

to a more advanced or advantageous position; "a young man sure to get ahead"; "pushing talented students ahead"

to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future); "moved the appointment ahead from Tuesday to Monday"; "pushed the deadline ahead from Tuesday to Wednesday"