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- pronunciation:
- lid
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
leads, leading, led |
| definition 1: |
to give direction to; show the way to; guide.
He led us through the woods.- synonyms:
- conduct, guide, usher
- similar words:
- captain, direct, escort, head, marshal, shepherd, show, steer
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| definition 2: |
to command or direct; take charge of.
The president led the nation during a difficult time.- synonyms:
- command, direct, head
- similar words:
- captain, conduct, control, dominate, govern, guide, manage, moderate, order, rule
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| definition 3: |
to experience.
She leads an interesting and active life.- similar words:
- experience, have, pursue, undergo
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| definition 4: |
to cause.
New information led me to change plans.- synonyms:
- cause, convince, persuade
- similar words:
- dispose, guide, incline, move
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| definition 5: |
to be first among others.
That horse leads in the race.- similar words:
- rank, reign, rule
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| definition 6: |
to set a course to a place.
That river leads to the sea.- similar words:
- go
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| definition 7: |
to tend toward a particular result (usually followed by "to").
Hard work often leads to success.- synonyms:
- produce
- similar words:
- yield
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| related words: |
administer, bring, excel, head, land, pioneer, usher |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the first or front position.
She took the lead early in the race.- synonyms:
- head, top
- antonyms:
- last
- similar words:
- front, initiative
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| definition 2: |
the amount by which something is ahead of others.
The visiting team had a lead of ten points.- synonyms:
- advantage, edge
- similar words:
- favor, front
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| definition 3: |
the main part played by an actor in a play, movie, or other show.
- similar words:
- hero, heroine, principal, star
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| definition 4: |
a hint or clue.
The police have no leads in the case.- synonyms:
- clue, hint, indication, trace
- similar words:
- key, pointer, suggestion
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| definition 5: |
a short introduction that begins a news story.
- similar words:
- capsule, headline
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| related words: |
best, introduction |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
first or most important.
The lead story in today's paper was about our school.- synonyms:
- cardinal, chief, main, premier, primary, prime, principal
- similar words:
- paramount, supreme, uppermost
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| related words: |
head, outstanding |
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