Ahead
Ahead adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Heretofore and ahead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heretofore" instead an adverb "Ahead".
Heretofore
Heretofore adverb - Up to this or that time.
Ahead and heretofore are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ahead" instead an adverb "Heretofore".
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Not to mention that he's ruined his own life—he'd heretofore been a solid university student with a bright future ahead of him, but is now facing life in prison.
Source: Series / Law & Order: UK
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