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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one that leads.
- synonyms:
- chief, commander, head, ringleader
- antonyms:
- follower
- similar words:
- bellwether, boss, captain, chieftain, conductor, director, doyen, doyenne, foreman, guide, headman, honcho, kingpin, lord, manager, master, overlord, paramount, pilot, president, principal, ruler, superintendent, supervisor, suzerain, warlord
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| definition 2: |
the head of a political party, group, or organization.
- synonyms:
- boss, head
- similar words:
- chief, director, president
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| definition 3: |
the conductor or principal performer in a musical group.
- synonyms:
- bandmaster, conductor, director, maestro
- similar words:
- concertmaster, drum major, lead, precentor, star
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| definition 4: |
a separate length of fishing line to which a lure is attached.
- similar words:
- line
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| related words: |
father, favorite, king, man, marshal, mentor, overseer, pioneer, top |
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| derivation: |
leaderless (adj.) |
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