Rather or sooner than.
In advance of the time when.
In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.
In store for, in the future of (someone).
At a higher or greater position than, in a ranking.
Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).
In the presence of.
In front of in space.
Earlier than (in time).
At an earlier time.
In advance.
At the front end.
Former, previous.
Respected, honourable.