Ahead
Ahead adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Upper hand and ahead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upper hand" instead a noun "Ahead".
Upper hand
Upper hand noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.
Ahead and upper hand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ahead" instead a noun phrase "Upper hand".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The second time, Inara gets the upper hand by actually having set the whole thing up with Mal ahead of time as a Batman Gambit.
Source: Designated Girl Fight
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