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lead > 31 senses
NOUN1lead, Pb, atomic number 82A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element
2leadAn advantage held by a competitor in a race
3lead, track, trailEvidence pointing to a possible solution
4leadA position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
5leadThe angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
6lead, lead-inThe introductory section of a story
7lead, star, principalAn actor who plays a principal role
8lead(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
9lead, tip, steer, confidential information, wind, hintAn indication of potential opportunity
10lead, lead storyA news story of major importance
11lead, spark advanceThe timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
12lead, leash, tetherRestraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
13lead, leadingThin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
14lead, pencil leadMixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness
15lead, jumper cable, jumper leadA jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
16leadThe playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
VERB1lead, take, direct, conduct, guideTake somebody somewhere
2lead, leave, resultResult in
3leadTend to or result in
4lead, headTravel in front of
5leadCause to undertake a certain action
6lead, run, go, pass, extendStretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
7lead, headBe in charge of
8lead, topBe ahead of others
9lead, contribute, conduceBe conducive to
10lead, conduct, directLead, as in the performance of a composition
11leadPass or spend
12lead, goLead, extend, or afford access
13lead, precedeMove ahead (of others) in time or space
14lead, runCause something to pass or lead somewhere
15lead, moderate, chairPreside over
lead > pronunciation
Soundsleh'd; liy'd
Rhymesabed, aforesaid, ahead, and 86 more rhymes in ehd at the HyperDic website...
accede, accompanied, agreed, and 108 more rhymes in iyd at the HyperDic website...
lead > noun 1, substance
MeaningA soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element. Bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull gray.
Examples"the children were playing with lead soldiers"
SynonymsPb, atomic number 82
Narrowerhard lead; hard lead, antimonial lead; pig lead
Broadermetallic element, metal
Substance ofcerussite, white lead ore; galena
Adjectivesplumbic, plumbous
lead > noun 2, attribute
MeaningAn advantage held by a competitor in a race.
Examples"he took the lead at the last turn"
Broaderadvantage, vantage
lead > noun 3, cognition
MeaningEvidence pointing to a possible solution.
Examples"the police are following a promising lead"
Synonymstrack, trail
Broaderevidence, grounds
lead > noun 4, act
MeaningA position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead').
Examples"he takes the lead in any group"; "we were just waiting for someone to take the lead"; "they didn't follow our lead"
Broaderleadership, leading
Verbslead; lead; lead
lead > noun 5, shape
MeaningThe angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile).
Broaderangle
lead > noun 6, communication
MeaningThe introductory section of a story.
Examples"it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter"
Synonymslead-in
Part ofnews article, news story, newspaper article
Broadersection, subdivision
lead > noun 7, person
MeaningAn actor who plays a principal role.
Synonymsstar, principal
Narrowerco-star; film star, movie star; idol, matinee idol; television star, TV star
Broaderactor, histrion, player, thespian, role player
lead > noun 8, location
Meaning(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base.
Examples"he took a long lead off first"
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ball
Broaderposition, place
lead > noun 9, communication
MeaningAn indication of potential opportunity.
Examples"a good lead for a job"
Synonymstip, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
Broaderguidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction
lead > noun 10, communication
MeaningA news story of major importance.
Synonymslead story
Broadernews article, news story, newspaper article
lead > noun 11, attribute
MeaningThe timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine.
Synonymsspark advance
Broadertiming
lead > noun 12, artifact
MeaningRestraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal.
Synonymsleash, tether
Broaderrestraint, constraint
lead > noun 13, artifact
MeaningThin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing.
Synonymsleading
Broaderstrip, slip
lead > noun 14, artifact
MeaningMixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness. The marking substance in a pencil.
Synonymspencil lead
Part oflead pencil
Broadergraphite, black lead, plumbago
lead > noun 15, artifact
MeaningA jumper that consists of a short piece of wire.
Examples"it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads"
Synonymsjumper cable, jumper lead
Narrowerclip lead
Broaderjumper; wire, conducting wire
lead > noun 16, act
MeaningThe playing of a card to start a trick in bridge.
Examples"the lead was in the dummy"
Part ofcard game, cards
Broaderturn, play
lead > verb 1, motion
MeaningTake somebody somewhere.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
ModelThe men lead the horses across the field
Examples"We lead him to our chief"
Synonymstake, direct, conduct, guide
Narrowerbeacon; hand; mislead, misdirect, misguide, lead astray; usher, show
Nounsleader
lead > verb 2, stative
MeaningResult in.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsleave, result
Narrowerlead
Broaderbring about
Similar toleave; leave
lead > verb 3, stative
MeaningTend to or result in.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Examples"This remark lead to further arguments among the guests"
Broaderleave, result, lead
lead > verb 4, motion
MeaningTravel in front of. Go in advance of others.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymshead
Narrowerdraw away
Broaderprecede, lead
Similar tohead, head up
Nounsleader
lead > verb 5, communication
MeaningCause to undertake a certain action.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
ModelThey lead him to write the letter
Narrowergive
Broaderinduce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make
Nounsleader
lead > verb 6, stative
MeaningStretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope. Run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Synonymsrun, go, pass, extend
Narrowercome; radiate, ray; go far, go deep
Broaderbe
Similar torange, run
lead > verb 7, social
MeaningBe in charge of.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey lead him to write the letter
Synonymshead
Narrowerchair, chairman; captain; spearhead; take hold, take charge, take control
Broaderdirect
Nounslead; leader
lead > verb 8, stative
MeaningBe ahead of others. Be the first.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymstop
Entailscompete, vie, contend
lead > verb 9, social
MeaningBe conducive to.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Examples"The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
Synonymscontribute, conduce
Broaderpromote, advance, boost, further, encourage
lead > verb 10, creation
MeaningLead, as in the performance of a composition.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsconduct, direct
Categorymusic
Broaderperform, execute, do
Similar toconduct
Nounslead
lead > verb 11, stative
MeaningPass or spend.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"lead a good life"
Broaderspend, pass
lead > verb 12, stative
MeaningLead, extend, or afford access.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Synonymsgo
Broaderbe
lead > verb 13, motion
MeaningMove ahead (of others) in time or space.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymsprecede
Narrowerlead, head
Broadertravel, go, move, locomote
Contraryfollow
lead > verb 14, stative
MeaningCause something to pass or lead somewhere.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Synonymsrun
Broaderpass, make pass
Similar toguide, run, draw, pass; range, run
lead > verb 15, communication
MeaningPreside over.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something
Synonymsmoderate, chair
Broaderhash out, discuss, talk over
Nounslead

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