1. He leant forward/forwards to see better.

2. Ahead: 1 adv at or in the front “I see the lights of a town Ahead ” “the road Ahead is foggy” “staring straight Ahead ” Synonyms: before , in front adv in a forward direction “go Ahead ” “the train moved Ahead slowly” “the boat lurched Ahead ” Synonyms: forrader , forward , forwards , onward , onwards adv to a more advanced or advantageous